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Police reach out to Agricola
– Works on school compound to begin today
– Form McDoom/ Agricola police youth club
Despite the recent fall out between the Guyana Police Force and Agricola residents, the St Ann’s Primary school located in Agricola is slated to benefit from an initiative orchestrated by the ‘A’ Division Commander, George Vyphuis. At the same time a police youth group has been formed.
The school which is predominantly attended by students who reside in Agricola is expected to see enhancement in facilities as works are planned to begin today to level the playfield.
Superintendant Stephen Mansell handing over a ball to an Agricola resident
Commander: George Vyphuis
As it is, the grassed area of the school’s compound is unleveled to the extent that it is not suitable for Physical Education or even recreational activities. Though there is a concrete area, it is defaced “and is not considered ideal for children to play.”
The Commander, an Assistant Commissioner, said that he identified the need to ensure that the children attending that school be allowed a conducive environment for recreational activities and a suitable area to prepare for sports.
He noted that from his continuing work with youths, he has recognized that it is better for them to be occupied than have idle time on their hands. The latter usually allows them the time to “explore.”
Vyphuis said that the dilapidated fence will also be repaired. He noted that BK International has agreed to undertake the project free of cost.
The commander disclosed that he was extended an invitation to open the recently held sports at Thirst Park after he donated a quantity of footballs to the school some months ago.
Vyphuis said that it was at the sports that he promised to improve the school compound.
“The main playfield is way at the back of the village and I don’t see it ideal for the children to have to walk all the way back there in the flow of traffic;
Head mistress, Shirley Creighton, said that she is appreciative of the donation “and so are the members of the PTA. We are always happy to see improvement.”
Creighton said that Vyphuis has always supported activities for the children of the school. Some time back he donated a tennis table to the school.
Commander Vyphuis noted that the initiative is not based solely on the premise of the execution of 17-year-old Shaquille Grant but “it is the continuation of an ongoing relationship maintained with the community.”
He added that youths from Agricola usually make use of the library at Brickdam Station.
“We cannot afford to allow that incident (Shaquille Grant’s shooting), though unfortunate as it was, to hamper the ongoing work that we have been carrying out in that community. There are good people living in Agricola and I want to continue to help as much as possible” Vyphuis stated.
The commander promised a blackboard for the recently commissioned Shaquille Grant learning Center. He further disclosed that he is looking to explore ways of having a television and DVD player donated to the foundation.
Superintendant Stephen Mansell on Thursday handed over a quantity of footballs after forming the Mcdoom/ Agriculture police youth club.
Some 80 youths accompanied by their parents were in attendance for the handing over ceremony at the Agricola basketball court.
Mansell urged them not to get involved in criminal activities and not to be influenced by criminal elements.
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