Community Centre Forums get underway in St. George West
“Community Centres must become a hub of activity again” this was the sentiment of Mrs Susan Corbett, Director of the Community Development Division, as she gave her opening remarks at the start of the Community Centre Forum held at the Barataria Community Centre on May 2nd, 2017.
This marked the first of seven upcoming forums on the topic of community centres in Trinidad and Tobago, which is geared toward gathering information from all stakeholders on the use, upkeep, maintenance and construction of community centers. Mrs. Corbett noted that this exercise was held to ensure that the Ministry was on the right track, and that those present would have the opportunity to put their best ideas forward and become a part of the solution.
Participants of the forum included various members of village councils, community groups and other stakeholders who were involved in the community. Attendees were invited to discuss various areas including; the management of the centres, its physical structure, access to the facilities, rental fees and most importantly the role of the Community Development Division in working with communities.
The discussions were a passionate exchange of information where various challenges and solutions were highlighted. Many persons expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to voice their concerns and to make a meaningful contribution to the work of the division of which they are an integral part.
The following forums are scheduled to take place in the upcoming months:
May 11th, 2017
Victoria East & West
Ste. Madeleine Regional Complex
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All interested persons should call: 655-2252
May 16th, 2017
St. Andrew/St. David
Sangre Grande Civic Centre
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All interested persons should call: 668-2538
May 23rd, 2017
Caroni
Warrenville Regional Complex
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All interested persons should call: 693-0928
June 6th, 2017
St. Patrick East & West
South Oropouche Community Centre
All interested persons should call: 649-2473
June 13th, 2017
Nariva/Mayaro
Boos Community Centre
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All interested persons should call: 644-0849
June 20th, 2017
St. George East
Upper El Dorado Community Centre
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All interested persons should call: 662-4241
In addition to the Community Centre Forums, the Community Development Division is also hosting a Handicraft Symposium which will address the concerns of artisans who produce handicraft and facilitate the development of a strategic plan by Ministry for the Handicraft Industry. This will take place in July 2017.
