NYLO visits St Jude’s

Jude’s Home for Girls located in Belmont, Port of Spain.

The team comprised of Newsday’s Ed itor-in-Ch i e f , Jones P Madeira, along with interns Tyrell Gittens and Tenisha Sylvester.

Madeira related lessons learnt and memories from his illustrious career spanning over 50 years.

Gittens and Sylvester also spoke to the girls about the time they have spent thus far in the NYLO project.

Madeira’s message and that of the two NYLO interns was well received. Some of the girls even stated that they were interested in joining the media fraternity at some point in their life.

The Home hosted a Career Fair at which groups from diverse fields were present to expose the residents to multiple career paths.

The Paper Studio, African Ark Jewellery and Clothing, members of the Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC), representatives from the Ministry of National Security, Market Movers and the 2 Cents Movement were just some of the groups present. Stating that their presence at the fair wasn’t only to attract possible servicewomen, members of the security services stated that they aimed to “sensitise children on crime prevention, sexual abuse and domestic violence.” On her experience at the day’s event, one girl said, “What was interesting to me is the presentation by the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI), as I always wanted to be a culinary chef.”