A government-promoted National Youth Rally was held last Saturday at the Tanteen Netball Court to bring an end to activities marking Youth Month 2006.

The event, organised by the Ministry of Youth Development was sponsored by Cable & Wireless.

In addressing the young people gathered at the rally, Cable & Wireless¹ Marketing Communications Manager, Sheldon Keens Douglas urged them to tap into the exuberance of their youth, to look for ways to direct their creative energies towards positive projects, set goals and work faithfully towards achieving them.

Keens Douglas noted that many young people are employed with Cable & Wireless Grenada Ltd. and in some cases hold senior positions.

This, he said should encourage those with ambitions of joining a large firm to persevere and not feel that they have nothing to contribute simply because they are young. Keens Douglas also made mention of some of the youth projects which the company is involved in.

One is the Cable & Wireless scholarship programme and the other is partnering with government to assist participants in the Imani programme.

Eight Imani Participants are currently on staff at Cable & Wireless. A text to win competition was held at the rally for those present.

The winner was Florence Richardson whose prize was an Apple Ipod compliments Cable and Wireless.