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Mar 08, 2010 News
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Friday, hosted the graduation ceremony for the Youth Path Project under which residents of Kabakaburi, Akawini and St. Monica, Region 2 received training.
In attendance at the graduation were Trade Consultant and Lecturer of the American Peace Studies University, Alberto Dyre; UNESCO Commission Guyana, Secretary General, Inge Nathoo; Project Officer and staff of the Ministry’s Small Business Department, Sharon Alexander and the Toshao of Kabakaburi, Lorna Williams.
According to Project Officer, Sharon Alexander, the graduation symbolises the wrapping up of phase two of the Youth Path Project, which seeks to guide youths of disadvantaged communities of the Caribbean in the development and documentation of cultural and national heritage sites so that these sites can become the centre of internal or international tourism.
In so doing they should be able to generate income, improve communities and reduce poverty.
The activities are aimed at enhancing the tourism product of the area and training youths in sustainable cultural and heritage perseverance, innovative tourism business initiatives and life skills training, Alexander stated.
The fibre craft project, a pilot programme which has been successfully implemented in Kabakaburi has been supported by the Japanese Government at a cost of approximately US$17,000.
UNESCO Commission Guyana, Secretary General, Inge Nathoo, said the project was accelerated smoothly and there was transparency and accountability for the money expended.
She further said that as part of the project, residents were trained in various areas including Team Building and Proposal Writing, which can foster their development.
Additionally, residents were advised to utilise their skills and knowledge they have acquired to benefit their communities and lives.
Toshao of Kabakaburi, Lorna Williams, said she is pleased that her community was identified for the pilot project since it will lead to the advancement of the villagers.
The project will develop employment in the community which in turn will improve the lives of the villagers.
The inclusion of the project in the community has enabled the establishment of a cultural display room in the Village Office which will encourage improvements of tourism activities.
It was said that as the village advances and gains resources, a museum will be established.
According to Lecturer of the American Peace Studies University, Alberto Dyre, the coconut fibre which is predominant in the community is in demand across the world because it can be utilised for varying purposes, including the cleaning of polluted rivers.
He added that interactions with the late Dr. Desrey Fox have motivated his stay in Guyana to aid the country’s development.
He revealed that as a means of assisting the community, he will be helping in the marketing of their products.
He said that in a globalised world where business is conducted via the internet, he will advertise the craft on his website and he has also promised to create a website for the community to facilitate the expansion of their craft production.
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