Commander Budhram, business community host youth empowerment course

Commander Budhram, Regional Chairman Gordon Bradford flanked by participants.

Georgetown: Under the theme “Producing skills through creative initiatives” 115 children from five communities in Bartica benefited from a one week youth empowerment programme hosted recently by the police in collaboration with the business community.

On the conclusion of the programme, there was a mini exhibition and cultural presentation on all that the children would have learned for the week of training at the Bartica Community Centre.

 Commander of ‘F’ Division, Senior Superintendent Ravindradat Budhram said the children that participated ranged from ages nine to seventeen.

The commander explained that he will continue to provide a safe environment for youths, have programs and activities that reduce youth crime and engage young people in the community while engaging youths in an ethical, environmental and amicably sustainable ways.

“Our strategic direction will be about continuing to expand our mission in the area of crime prevention and ensure that getting young people active in life means more than just physical health but also mental health, life skills, cultural development and expanding services to the community by giving youth a place to belong,” the Senior Superintendent added.

Budhram commended the youth participants, behavior and work displayed at the exhibition. He also encouraged them to be discipline and lead productive lives.