As part of its strategy to end child labour in all forms by 2025 and in honour of Child Labour Month, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) yesterday recognised eight individuals for exceptional artwork at this year’s Child Labour Art Competition.
According to a MoL release, the event which was part of Child Labour Month’s theme, “Let’s Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour!” showcased the creative talents of children and highlighted the pressing issue of child labour.
The annual competition which took place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, drew over 30 submissions from children ages 8 to 12, and 13 to 16, and was a collaboration between MoL and advertising agency, Impressions Branding.
In the 12-year-old-and-under category, Nia Caleb took 1st Place, with Lucas Myles-Douglas 2nd, Christella Bacchus, 3rd, and Zaneisha Narine with 4th Place.
In the 16-year-old and under category, 1st Place was awarded to Alyssa Micheal, 2nd Place went to Akeela Welch, 3rd Place to Gomattie Narine, with Maria Charan taking 4th Place.
The following Special Awards were also presented. Most Creative Concept – Kiara Bhojedat; Best Storytelling – Viveka Amaya Seenauth; Most Inspirational – Nia Caleb; Most Expressive Art – Alyssa Micheal; and Most Original – Maria Charan.
Other attendees at the event included Ministerial Advisor, Gillian Burton-Persaud; Head of Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA), Yolanda Grant; Consultant of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, Gweneth King; Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), Richard Maughn; and Chief Co-op Development Officer, Janaknauth Panchu.
