RESIDENTS living within Constituency No.14, South Ruimveldt Park/Ruimveldt Industrial Estate will now benefit from a brand-new community centre located at the South Ruimveldt Shopping Plaza.

The facility, which is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Public Health and the community, will soon offer Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services, computer classes, reading programmes and sewing classes among others.
Addressing the gathering at the official opening of the centre on Saturday afternoon,

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence said that this initiative is one which demonstrates the community taking the necessary steps to develop and prepare for the upcoming oil and gas industry in 2020. The minister also noted that establishment of the centre will assist in the government’s commitment to providing an opportunity to improve the skills of youths in the neighbourhood.

“I hope that this initiative is one that the community representatives continue to develop and give them the incentive to push for other initiatives which will help in the development of the nation’s future leaders,” Minister Lawrence said.

The minister urged the residents to highlight to their community representatives, possible areas that can be developed for the benefit of all.

Also addressing the attendees was International Desk Coordinator at the Ministry of Public Health, Denroy Tudor who revealed his plans to represent Constituency 14 at the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE) in November.

“With the establishment of the community centre, I hope to join [the] LGE to become a representative for my community, to push for development and to encourage other young people to do the same.” (DPI)