Youths Are Not Utilizing Opportunities: Chief Secretary Farley Augustine Responds to Criticism on Youth Employment and Crime Prevention in Tobago
Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says youths are not utlizing available opportunities and are instead choosing criminal activities
Scarborough, Tobago – August 8, 2024 – Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has come under criticism for not ensuring young people have sufficient access to employment and opportunities to keep them away from a life of crime. However, Augustine firmly refuted this, stating that his administration has been focused on providing many opportunities to young people. Despite these efforts, he expressed concern that the youth are refusing to participate.
Augustine’s comments highlight an ongoing debate about youth employment in Tobago, crime prevention strategies, and the engagement of young people in available programs aimed at their development and integration into society.
