West Berbice Police launches another youth club

Jun 21, 2016 News

The auditorium of the Lachmansingh Primary School, Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, was almost filled to capacity last Friday. The occasion was the launching of the Bush Lot Youth Club in partnership with the Guyana Police Force.

Divisional Commander Ian Amsterdam handing over equipment to members of the club.

The police force is seeking to intensify its social crime prevention initiative in West Coast Berbice.
Divisional Commander, ‘B’ Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ian Amsterdam, said that he was quite pleased with the level of support from the community as was evident in the number of persons who turned out for the event.
The police, through the youth club initiative, are seeking to reach out to the youth community, to develop a youth strategy to promote youth engagement in the community; to provide youths with the opportunity to be active members of the community through skills training.
To this end, the members of the club will be provided with training opportunities in independent life skills and self-advocacy, leadership building, knowledge of responsibilities, and a hands-on experience in making a difference in the community.
A number of people from the business community have readily agreed to support the programme by providing apprenticeship training for the youngsters, and they have given the commitment that they will employ individuals where

A section of the crowd in attendance.

possible.
The youngsters would be able to choose from a wide variety of skills which in the end should empower them to be able to fit into society, thus, minimizing the possibility of individuals turning to crime.
According to Commander Amsterdam, the skills acquired should allow individuals to start their own businesses in their related field. And, the Police Force stands ready to assist such individuals to get off the ground should they need assistance.
So far more than 25 individuals have enrolled in the club which caters for young people between five and 25.
Much credit should go to Police Constable Balmickey Bissoon, who is attached to the Fort Wellington Police Station. It was through his initative that the Bush Lot group was organized.
The young policeman said that he was motivated to move in that direction after examining the situation relating to a double murder that rocked the community earlier this year, when businessman, Arthur Rajkumar and his wife, Dianne Chamanlall, were murdered in their home.
Investigations led to the arrest, and charges being laid against young men from the Bush Lot community.
It is believed that youth clubs in partnership with the Guyana Police Force can play a significant role in helping young people sheer away from criminal activities whether directly or indirectly.
There are now four clubs attached to the Fort Wellington Police Station, and one each at Weldaad and Blairmont. All fall under the direct supervision of Police Inspector Cynthia Kelly, who is attached to the Fort Wellington Police Station.

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