Athalia Gloster — Miss Flow in the Miss SVG pageant scheduled for Oct. 5 – has completed her community service project as part of the pageant.
This year, the contestants were allotted one week to execute their community service project and Gloster executed hers under the portfolio “Minister of Youth Development”.
On Aug. 19, students from Peruvian Vale, Biabou, Argyle and surrounding areas received a tour of the Argyle International Airport. They also gained insight into the different
departments, the operations and gained information on the job opportunities at the airport.
The students received hands-on experience and a personal tour from Gloster.
Aug. 20 saw students from the Argyle RC Primary, Biabou Methodist and New Prospect Infant schools engaged in a reading fair. Students with learning difficulties were selected and were actively involved in fun and interactive reading activities.
On Aug. 21 Gloster hosted a mentorship activity where businesses were selected to host secondary students as interns. The businesses were; Hair by Nasha in Biabou, Biabou District Council, Biabou Post Office and Jo’s Bar and Grill in Argyle. The students received hands-on training in stock keeping, record keeping, accounting, customer service and cosmetology.
Day four, Aug. 22, saw a financial literacy workshop at the Biabou Resource Centre. Students aged 14 to 18 years received presentations on budgeting, career planning and creating credit union accounts. The presenters were; Adrian Odle, Denisha Hector-Quashie and Danny- Lee Francis.
A community beautification activity was hosted on Aug. 23. Students planted small trees and flowers near the main road in Peruvian Vale to improve the overall ambience and look of the community.
The final activity, a family fun day, was held on Sunday. This activity was held to bring together persons in and around the community of Biabou.
The activity also saw the launch of Gloster’s women’s empowerment project.
The group is composed of 10 young ladies from the Biabou/Peruvian Vale communities and will see weekly activities and sessions to build their social skills, communication skills and knowledge.
The project was managed by Chellise Rogers.
The goal was to harness the potential of South Windward youth and prepare them to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and responsible and disciplined citizens. The project was supported by a number of local companies and entities.
The motto of the project was “To provide the youth of Peruvian Vale and surrounding areas with essential skills and opportunities for personal, professional, and community development.”