GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, said youths have a critical role to play in transforming Guyana and pledged government’s support in fostering their development, the Guyana Chronicle reported on May 21.
Addressing about 300 young people from across the 10 administrative regions who participated in the National Youth Rally that culminated at the D’Urban Park, Georgetown, the minister remarked, “Guyana has an impressive youth population”.
He added: “This government recognises that… this administration is aware of your worth as young people and as is evident, we are doing all that we can to nurture your development to give you that opportunity and to celebrate your achievements.”
Dr. Norton said many activities have been initiated and are being conceptualised to continue helping youth “realise their dreams”.
The importance of “youth work” is unmistakable, said Youth Director Melissa Carmichael, to ensure they are the best leaders of tomorrow and also the agents of change and development partners of the present.
Government, she said, is working to facilitate this change.
