The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sport today joins the global observance of the United Nations International Day of Youth.
The Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sport, the Hon. Dr. Ernest Peets, JP, MP has expressed, “This Government is passionate about empowering and engaging Bermuda’s youth. Our vision is to develop and empower our youth by forming a unified approach to tackle the issues they face and provide them with the support to have positive and productive futures.
“The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation has been working on the development and implementation of a National Youth Policy. They have collaborated with various organizations and young people and will further work with stakeholders to implement the policy, strengthen existing partnerships, and form new partnerships.
Minister Peets added, “The policy will aim to address the development and support of Bermuda’s youth and tackle issues such as anti-social behavior, employment and entrepreneurship, engagement in sport and recreation, civic engagement and diversity.
“In celebration of the United Nations International Day of Youth, I had the opportunity to meet and engage with the leadership of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation alongside some of the researchers and drafters of the National Youth Policy.
• Ariana Caines - Drafter
• Aaron Williams - Drafter
• Courtney DeGraff - Researcher
• Ajai Peets - Researcher
• Alicia Trott and Annisha Peets - Data and Trends
• Ryan Robinson-Perinchief - Consultative Meetings
• Eron Hill and Audley Quallo - Consultative Meetings
• Gilbert Rowling, Nadine Henry and Norbert Simons - Creative Direction
• Jane Brett - Policy Analyst
Minister Peets concluded, “We look forward to finalizing our National Youth Policy and want to thank those involved in helping to bring it to fruition.”