NASSAU, Bahamas — Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira continued his “Be a Hero” campaign Friday at Gambier Primary School, The Tribune reported December 7.
The school-based campaign aims to change the mindset of young Bahamians about the environment and to instill pride in their surroundings.
Mr Ferreira told the students Bahamians should keep the country clean for themselves. There should be no expectation for visitors to do this job or value the Bahamas more than its citizens.
He said: “This is the 17th school and we’ve been having a fun time. We have to inspire and capture the minds of the young people so the seeds that we’re planting in the minds of the young people today. I’m fully aware that we may not reap the harvest (soon)… this is not a short term goal this is more of a long term goal.
“What’s next is to go to the remaining schools to talk to as many young people as possible to capture their imaginations to make sure they understand because their whole lives are in front of them. We are only renting this Bahamas and this space from them this is really their country and once they appreciate and internalise that I think we would have done a commendable job.” http://www.tribune242.com/news/2018/dec/07/gambier-primary-school-students-encouraged-be-hero/
