Saint Lucia To Implement National Youth Policy

Youth Development and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir has disclosed that the government is to enact a National Youth Policy agenda to protect the interests of young people. He said this move is geared towards charting the path for implementing the National Youth Policy, which will integrate the corporate sector and other stakeholders. The measure will seek to develop young people over the next few years and tap into the country’s plentiful young talent and skills. “It’s a policy document that we’ve been working on for a long time,” Casimir told reporters at Monday’s regular media briefing. “We believe that young people have a major role to play in the development of this country,” the Gros Islet MP declared. Casimir noted that the youth policy will chart the way forward and identify critical areas for people to join and contribute to young people’s development. “We are going to shape the future of our next generation,” the minister added. Casimir further aligned the policy to establish Saint Lucia’s inaugural Semi-Pro Football League (SPFL). He said young people stand to benefit economically from the SPFL, a project that will also enhance their learning capabilities and help them pursue a career path. The minister...