BV Police launch youth group
PYARG’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ivan Bentham (standing), delivering his remarks.  Also pictured sitting at the head table are Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Khalil Pareshram (centre), and Assistant Superintendent Jermaine Dufu
PYARG’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ivan Bentham (standing), delivering his remarks. Also pictured sitting at the head table are Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Khalil Pareshram (centre), and Assistant Superintendent Jermaine Dufu

THE Beterverwagting Police Station Management Committee, on Thursday, officially launched the BV Empowerment Youth Group, during a simple ceremony at the Beterverwagting-Quamina Primary School.

Delivering the feature address at the launch, Commander of Regional Division C, Senior Superintendent Khalil Pareshram, commended the group on having an action plan, and encouraged the leadership to ensure proper management of the group so that it can contribute to the development of healthy spaces for the youths.

He later encouraged the youths to stand out and market themselves as the future leaders.

The group was organised by Wayne Barrow, who serves as the Public Relations Officer (PRO), along with the Chairman, Sydney Duncan, and Sergeant Camacho of the BV Police Station.

Assistant Superintendent, Jermaine Dufu, in his remarks, commended the parents for the trust they have placed in the police to assist in guiding the youths towards opportunities which will move them away from drugs and other criminal activities. He pledged that the trust the parents have placed in them will not be taken for granted.

The launch of the youth group followed the setting up of an Executive Committee to head the group. Princess Benn was elected as the President, Syesha Hutson as the Vice-President, Lincon Johnson as the Secretary and Jamal Lovell as the Treasurer.

A crime reduction initiative, the group aims to provide a space for youths in the surrounding communities to have an outlet for their creative ideas and energies, and to encourage them away from a life of crime.

The group has already formed a number of partnerships with the private sector and various organisations such as the President’s Youth Award: Republic of Guyana (PYARG), as well as sports associations, including archery, golf, table tennis and cricket.

Several of the members of the group have already begun to produce notable performances at sports events. At the Nextgen Golf Academy’s golf competition, in August, several of the children performed well with members winning the first in the Girls over 13 category, second in the Girls 12-13 category and third in the Boys over 13 category.

Members from the group also participated in the Caribbean Association of Police Commissioners’ NOBLE Virtual Conference.

Additionally, the group has a partnership with the Adult Education Association (AEA), which offers skills training to the older members. AEA Executive Director, Patricia David delivered remarks at the launch.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were Ivan Bentham, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PYARG and Assistant Superintendent, Jermaine Dufu, who is in charge of the Number 2 Sub-Division.

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