In the light of the increased crime rate, the Guyana Police Force’s ‘D’ Division has begun a strategic plan, targeting youth, especially the unemployed and school dropouts in the region, to equip them with life skills.
At an orientation which was held at the Leonora Technical and Vocational Skills Training Centre, on Wednesday, close to 70 youth were present, eager to benefit from the six weeks training in areas such as plumbing, auto mechanics, welding, information technology, carpentry amongst others.
The initiative, according to Commander of ‘D’ Division Stephen Mansell, was birthed after he