Issues pertaining to culture, youth and sport will be the focus of deliberations of the Eighth Meeting of the Caribbean Community’s Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD), from 24-26 April 2003, at the Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname.
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It is widely acknowledged that any effective drug prevention program must have a strong youth focus as young people are among the most vulnerable to the allure of illicit substances. For this reason the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Caribbean regional field office is preparing to launch the United Nations Global Youth Network in the Caribbean in cooperation with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Barbados National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA).Â
After ten days of intensive discussions on a variety of issues related to youth empowerment, Hon. Walter Sandriman, Minister of Education and Community Development of Suriname brought the Caribbean Regional Youth Ambassador Conference to a close. In his address, the Minister placed emphasis on the role of leadership in the Region and noted that success hinged on challenging or accepting the current process, initiating change, enabling regional development and encouraging other youth towards positive goals for strengthening the Caribbean as a Region.
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His Excellency, President Venetiaan Good afternoon/Hoodamida! |
His Excellency, President Venetiaan
Members of the Council of Ministries
Members of Development Organisations
Honourable Guests
Youth Ambassadors,
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good afternoon/Hoodamida!
It is my pleasure to bring you greetings on behalf of the Secretary General and staff of the Caribbean Community and to address this important regional youth assembly.