One of the top awardees in the President’s Youth Award Republic of Guyana (PYARG) programme Olisa Sanderson (front, left) receiving her trophy from Prime Minister Samuel Hinds yesterday afternoon when the PYARG celebrated its 12th anniversary. Dozens of young people were presented with gold, silver and bronze awards at the ceremony held at the National Cultural Centre, which was also attended by President Bharrat Jagdeo and Youth Minister Dr Frank Anthony among others. The PYARG which aims to empower youth through voluntary self development is an offshoot of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and was launched here on October 3, 1998. (Photo by Aubrey Crawford)
