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Gizo Youth Market set

THE much anticipated Gizo ‘Youth Market’ will be hosted at the MSG building this week.

Gizo Youth@Work through the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will be hosting the second youth market in Gizo Western Province.

The theme for this year’s Youth Market is “Information is Power.”

“We all believe that information is power. Giving young people the knowledge to understand their health risks through genetic testing is at the heart of everything we do in our country.

According to the Youth@ Work Gizo based Officer, Mr Hika said Gizo Youth@Work will partner with the Western Provincial Government Environment Division, Gizo Town Council, Ministry of Health and Medical Services during the Youth Market day.

“This will allow them to conduct a Solid waste Management Fun day programme, public awareness on how to look after our environment.

“We encourage NGOs, Organizations, Private sector, Schools, Business Houses and other Divisions to come and participate in this three day Youth Market programme,” Mr Hika said.

Mr Hika said that the dates for the event will be on Wednesday 24th and Friday 26th May 2017.

He also highlighted that some programme for the day like Custom dance competition, speech, dancing and many more activities will be showcased during the Youth Market.

He said a speech contest, BBQ, Card Games, Food, Island dance, awareness and other activities so be part of the programme.

He encourages youths to participate and behave during the three day Youth Market programme.

Meanwhile, registration forms for Cultural, Island Dances, Speech Contest, and Stalls are now available at the Gizo Youth@work office, Chacha building Gizo and are expected to close this evening.

He said the Youth Market provides a venue for young people to sell their products and for young artists to showcase their talent and educate them to develop their learning and support them through engaging them with activities.