Police B Division forms Youth and Sports group in lower East Canje

Jul 12, 2014 Sports

In their continued drive to do things differently and to provide alternatives to tackling the many social ills affecting the society, B Division of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has formed another Youth and Sports group in the area.
The police B Division (East Berbice Corentyne) Regions Five and Six is under of the command of Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph and second in charge Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman who are leading the way in community outreach initiatives.
The latest group was formed following a meeting on Wednesday at the Goed Bananen Land, Community Centre, East Canje Berbice. This group is expected to cater mostly for the villages of Reliance, Adelphi, Goed Bananen Land and Betsy Ground.
The police delegation that included Chapman, Officer in Charge of No one subdivision Assistant Superintendent Guy Nurse, Chief Inspector Gregory Springer and Corporal Randy Hamilton interacted and held wide ranging discussion with those in attendance including, truancy, noise nuisance, youth development, employment, crime and the promotion of sports among other topics.
There were full participation and interaction by those in attendance. Among those officiating at the ceremony were Pastor Leslie Hopkinson who did the opening prayer and spoke of the purpose, plans, goals and vision of the organization. Chief Inspector Springer OC in charge of the Canje District.
Assistant Superintendent Nurse, who was the main speaker, pointed out that youths have an important role to play in the development of Guyana and they are making use of every opportunity to have them meaningfully utilized. He also looked at the potentials and the opportunities and benefits that can be derived from such a venture.
After the discussion the eager residents along with the visiting team of police officers decided immediately to form a youth and sports group in the area. The main aim is to have the youths and other residents meaningfully occupied. The police also promised to assist and follow up on the topics discussed.
There were also many cultural items including skits, dances, poems and other cultural items.
The police officers were heartened by the response of residents of the villages and told them they would like to see their efforts ‘bear fruits’, so that the residents can achieve great heights and be role model for the youths of tomorrow.
The president of the group is Avenash Angad, the Secretary is Coleen Sinclair, Treasurer is Tulseidai Roopnarine, Head Mistress of The Betsy Ground Primary School, while Corporal Hamilton was given full responsibility of coordinating the group.
Four persons were also appointed mentors in Pastor Hopkinson; NDC Interim Management Community Chairman Jaipaul Kuldip, Community activist Jacqueline Rose and Radesh Singh. Corporal Hamilton did the vote of thanks. (Samuel Whyte)

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