The Scouts Association of Guyana, PAHO/WHO and the US Embassy all engaged in public awareness and clean-up exercises on Saturday as part of the Clean Up the World and Day2Shine environmental campaign focused on cultivating sound environmental practices.
District Commissioner of the Association Dominique Van Sluytman said the exercise was part of a global movement that aims to inspire and empower communities to preserve the natural environment. This year is the fourth time the Scouts have participated and members cleaned the parapets and roadway on Woolford Avenue, while other groups hosted similar exercises in Berbice, Linden and West Demerara.
This year’s campaign was held under the