The Ministry of Labour yesterday held a closing ceremony for one hundred and sixty-nine youths and thirty-five parents who were benefactors of its tackling child labour through education (TACKLE) six-week pilot project.
In collaboration with the International Labour Organisation and the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour – the programme targeted students living in the West and East Ruimveldt, Middle Road, Albouystown, East La Penitence and Riverview areas. The programme, which began on June 19, will conclude today with parents and students receiving trophies for exemplary dedication in a specified category, certificates and stationary kits.
Sharon Patterson, National Project Officer of the programme, stated that the project’s commencement date coincided with the
