Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee speaking to residents of Port Mourant, Berbice said, the citizen security programme is based on an agreement between the Government of Guyana and the anti-American development bank, which is aimed at creating unity among communities throughout the country. The overall purpose of the programme is to build bridges and better understanding between communities, with a holistic goal of helping to fight crime and strengthening of social cohesion. Minister Rohee told the gathering.
He urged citizens to lookout for each other’s safety since criminals doesn’t choose between friends and neighbours. He emphasised that the programme is committed to providing an opportunity for out- of- school youths and early school drop-outs to get a second chance at developing a life skill.
Hundreds of youths in Region 6 are currently benefiting from skills training under the programme, youth skills/vocational training component, in 11 areas including joinery, data entry, mechanic, cosmetology, handicraft, bakery and electrical installation.
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