Amerindian Affairs Ministry pushing ahead with youth entrepreneur scheme

Since June, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has worked with hinterland communities to implement the Youth Entrepreneur-ship and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP) aimed at developing young Amerindians in the various villages and communities through the creation of job opportunities and building capacity, and strengthening their individual interests and skills.

A release from the Government Information Agency (GINA), said that during an address to the CSOs at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) meeting which was held at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC) recently, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai said that the programme has been