THE Community Relations Office of Regional Police Division 4’C’ on Saturday held a Spelling Bee Competition for Police Youth Groups within the division.

According to a press release, the competition was held in two categories at the Divisional Headquarters, Cove and John, East Coast Demerara.

The programme was chaired by Corporal Jordan, who introduced Deputy Superintendent J. Dufu to welcome everyone. Micheal Spencer and Deoraj Nauth explained the rules of the competition to the participants, while Andrew Keiler was the announcer.

Commander Pareshram congratulated the participants and encouraged them to strive for higher heights. He reminded the youth leaders to continue working with winners, since they will be representing the division in the Inter-Division Spelling Bee competition scheduled for November 2023, the release added.

Serena Cumberbatch of the Buxton Achievers Youth Group is winner of the 8-11 category. Yogesh Badrinauth – Foulis Royal Ranger Police Youth Group and Andy Hall – Haslington Young Ambassadors Youth Group are second and third respectively.

For the 12-16 category Aneicia Hall of the Haslington Young Ambassadors Youth Group is the winner, while Aryan Ali – Mahaica Young Achievers Youth Group was awarded second place and Jaden Smith – Clonbrook /Ann’s Grove United Youth Group, third.