Ministry to partner with local organisation to tackle social problems

EDUGeorgetown: Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand held a meeting with representatives  from The Caribbean Voice (TCV) to discuss suicide and other related issues.

The Minister indicated that partnerships are necessary and are indeed necessary if social problems are to be effectively addressed. The group was commended for coming together to address common issues and for their commitment to addressing social problems.

Caribbean Voice will be sponsoring an essay contest for all primary and secondary schools for the 2014/15 school year.

The Caribbean Voice delegation comprised of:

  • Dawn Stewart – Director , Caribbean Voice
  • Bibi Ahamad – Managing Director, TCV
  • Rayon Mantoos – member, TCV
  • Ms Carol Mancey – Strategic Partner with TCV – American University
  • Chief Oba Olorire Alagbara – Strategic Partner with TCV – Guyana Psychological Association.