Dominica is rapidly losing its youth to migration, gang violence, drugs and other delinquent behavior and although correctional facilities are good for them, it is not as important as “Youth Formation Centers”.
This is the position of Norris Prevost, Member of Parliament for Roseau Central.
In a recent statement, the MP said he highly commends community leaders responsible for the Londonderry Camp Rescue Centre, a facility focused on correction and rehabilitation of youth, but noted that “government’s recent expansion of the State Prison is a further admission of the worsening situation among our youth”.
Prevost said the National Youth Empowerment Village proposed for Dominica Club, High Street area, would be a Youth Formation Centre. “A safe place with security, discipline, coaches and support where youth can go after school and when they have left school, to socialize, recreate, learn both social and technical skills as well as improve their discipline,” he said.
He suggests also that the National Youth Empowerment Village could also be the headquarters for the National Youth Council (NYC), the Youth Business Trust, National Association of Youth in Agriculture (NAYA), Small Business Unit, and other similar youth empowerment-intended initiatives, by both government and civil society.
“Should government fail to revive these former youth formation facilities in the capital, government would be condemning our youth to crime and correction centres, including the State Prison,” Prevost said.
Mr. Prevost what is the address of the “formation centre” that the UWP built?
@will and come again: what the man kids have to do with that? The man made a valid point and a great idea and you talking about his kids? If his kids wish to stay wherever they are what the man can do about that? Your point is ignorant and out of place.
This suggestion by Honorable Norris Prevost has merit and whether one is politically affiliated or not with the man everyone should welcome his suggestion as an idea tot ake to the next level…
This would be an excellent project for the Opposition to lead. I recommend reaching out to people in the Diaspora for support and funding and get these Youth Centres off the ground. The government of the day cannot be held responsible for every aspect of development. Other sectors of the community both at home and abroad can make a significant contribution toward youth development.
@dsc students:
but why allu foolish nuh? hahahaha
Mr. Prevost daughter is a major priceless contributor to agricultural and community development.
I have benefited tremendously from both their agribusiness seminars.
mr prevost it starts with your kids.to my recollection your son gilbert and two of your youngest daughters left dominica to better there education which is good.u never allow them to return and make a contribution to dominica development.u are such a………may the lord be with u.
mr prevost why only now in your old age u have all severals things to say.
Well said.
Actions of the past 10 yrs speak load.
Declining population yet expanding prison, jimit delinquency house and court house.
Highest teen drug and alcohol use in the caribbean.
Deliberate refusal to remove the asbestos exposing the SMP students to cancer.
Nothing but a repeat/ continuation of the French agenda as was the masacre at masacre and the haitians forced to buy their freedom.