Youth engaged in beautifying the Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town. Photo: GIS

Painting of the fence at Omar W. Hodge Fisherman's Wharf and Park at Baughers Bay. Photo: GIS

Youth doing beautification work in Sea Cows Bay. 225 youngsters between the ages of 11 and 17 are being engaged in a beautification project across the Territory. Photo: GIS

The beautification project, conducted by the Department of Waste Management, began on Monday, July 15, 2024. Photo: GIS

The project, conducted by the Department of Waste Management, began on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Communities in every district will benefit from the beautification project.

According to a press release from the Department of Waste Management, the young participants will be educated about environmental management as well as receive hands-on training on the work required to keep their surroundings clean and beautiful.

'Environmentally considerate & responsive community'

“I am happy to see this initiative continue as it affords our young people another opportunity to interact with the environment and enhance their social responsibility to take care of it.

"We are trying to create a more environmentally considerate and responsive community and the youth is a vital part of the process,” Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said.

Meanwhile, Director of Waste Management, Mr Marcus E. Solomon said each district is focusing on one project identified by team leaders. He said this includes beach and roadway cleanups or painting of walls or buildings.

Mr Solomon said progress can be seen in photos taken of the “wonderful job” being done by the children. He added, “We hope to continue this programme and continue to inspire the youth to be more environmentally conscious.”

The beautification program will conclude on Friday, July 19, 2024.