IN keeping with a promise made by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, to develop the skillset of youths from Kitty, several ministers engaged the young Georgetown residents on various pathways to develop their careers and acquire new skills.

The overwhelming response from the youths saw many of them signing up for training in heavy-duty machinery, electrical installation, and making of concrete blocks, among other skills.

Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton; Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson; Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar; and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, and technical staff engaged the Kitty youths on those opportunities.

Minister Indar told the youths that once they remain committed, they can be part of the success story seen throughout Guyana where young people have become successful following Government-led intervention.

The minister identified an area in the community to establish a concrete block making facility and also pledged to donate a ransom mixer to be used for the activities. (Modified information from the Ministry of Public Works)