Entrepreneurs get keys to Silver Hill businesses
Article by January 23, 2021
Five ‘blockpreneurs’ from Silver Hill were the first to sign licensing agreements and receive keys to their kiosks as part of the Government’s Building Blocks project.
At the signing and handing over ceremony at Green Hill, Silver Hill, Christ Church on Friday morning, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Dwight Sutherland, encouraged the five – Randy Went, Corey Kellman, Davico Went-Weekes, Kimberley Allen and Matthew King – “to go out there and to take on the world, and do not settle for having a kiosk at Silver Hill”.
He said: “The Building Blocks Project initiative is about community empowerment and providing opportunities for young people to realise their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, and I’m indeed happy to be here to be part of this historic occasion, whereby, you young people and you ‘blockpreneurs’ feel empowered and feel as if you
Minister Adrian Forde (second right) joins the Voices for Lupus Choir to spread Christmas cheer to residents.
Residents of Graeme Hall Park, Christ Church braved the light showers to immerse themselves in the spirit and joy of Christmas carolling yesterday.
The neighbourhood watch and Graeme Hall Park Residents Association held its annual
Deck The Halls, community carolling event. Bringing some Christmas cheer to residents during the pandemic, the motorcade was led by Minister of Environment and National Beautification, and Christ Church West Central representative, Adrian Forde.
Bajan Christmas carols such as The Things of Christmas and This Christmas Feeling echoed throughout the district. Amid the evening s drizzles, families came outside to greet carollers and dance along to the tunes.