Security Minister to host town hall meeting on youth and gangs

TUESDAY, FEB. 21: Minister of National Security, Wayne N.M. Perinchief, JP, MP, is encouraging members of the public to attend a town hall meeting discussing youth and gangs tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, starting at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Centennial Hall.

Along with Mr. Perinchief, panelists will be:

• Commissioner of Police, Michael DeSilva

• The Family Centre Executive Director, Martha Dismont

• Mirrors Coordinator, Kimberly Jackson

• BFA Vice President/PHC executive member, Mark Wade

• Berkeley Institute student, Chantal Parris

During this meeting, there will be open and honest dialogue about issues affecting the Island’s youth and more importantly, what is being done in the community to quell negative social behaviours.

Minister Perinchief said: “I would like to invite as many members of the community to this important town hall meeting, especially if you deal with young people on a daily basis. While this will be a venue for concerns to be heard, its primary purpose is to seek solutions in the community so that our youth can take advantage of every opportunity to flourish.”