Division of Youth Affairs

Division of Youth Affairs 💫Serving the youth of Barbados through the Division of Youth and Culture in the Prime Minister’s Office.🇧🇧

02/06/2026

MOBILE COMMUNITY OUTREACH RECAP: DEACONS, ST. MICHAEL! 🚐🇧🇧

Last Saturday, the Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister's Office wrapped up a successful day of community engagement with our second stop at Deacons, St. Michael!

From Passage Road to Deacons, it was a full and rewarding day of connecting with residents, sharing information about our programmes and services and simply being present in the community.

The response from residents was warm and encouraging, reminding us exactly why bringing our services directly to communities matter.

Stay tuned for our next Mobile Community Outreach dates and locations! We're coming to a community near you! 💙🇧🇧

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02/06/2026

🛡️ Building Safer Spaces for Young People 🛡️

On Wednesday, May 27, the Youth Development Programme in the Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, hosted a Child Safeguarding Workshop for members of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association at Scout Headquarters, Hazelwood, Collymore Rock, St. Michael.

Facilitated by Mr. Carl Padmore, with support from Youth Commissioners Rachel Scott and Pius Emilien, the workshop focused on child rights, safeguarding, and harm prevention, key areas championed by UNICEF Barbados.

Chief Commissioner of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association, Mr. Trevor Jones, welcomed the initiative, noting its importance as the Association continues to educate its members on World Scouting's Safe from Harm framework, a global initiative designed to ensure that Scouting remains a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

The workshop was attended by Deputy Chief Commissioners Marva Cobham and Rev. Martin Taylor, along with senior members and Scout leaders from across the Association.

Participants described the session as informative, engaging, and highly relevant, and expressed their eagerness to participate in future safeguarding workshops.

Together, we are strengthening our commitment to protecting children and creating safe environments where young people can thrive.

02/06/2026

🎬🎥 The next generation of storytellers is ready to create!

Students enrolled in the Digital Media Programme recently participated in an orientation session where they learned about the exciting journey ahead. The class begins on June 2nd, 2026 and runs for 6 months.

Mr. David Denny, Youth Projects Coordinator with the Division of Youth Affairs, shared the history and vision behind the programme, highlighting its growth and the opportunities it creates for young creatives. He encouraged students to bring energy, commitment, drive, and determination as they embark on this exciting learning experience.

Students were also inspired by Rahmat Jn-Pierre, class tutor, who shared his own journey in digital media and reminded participants that “we are all mirrors of the course” and learning from each other while developing their own passions and talents.

Participants received an overview of the programme, which covers:
🎥 Introduction to Film
📹 Cinematography
🎙️ Sound for Film
💡 Lighting for Film
✍️ Scriptwriting
🛠️ Production Tools
💻 Editing
🎬 Documentary & Short Film Production

The programme offers both morning and evening classes and can serve as a pathway to advanced studies at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI) at The University of the West Indies.

This year, students will also work towards major projects focusing on Road Tennis and Barbadian Heritage, showcasing their skills and creativity.

We look forward to seeing the amazing stories these talented young creatives will bring to life!

Seventeen participants engaged in a workshop organized by the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) this morning.This work...
01/06/2026

Seventeen participants engaged in a workshop organized by the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) this morning.

This workshop was designed specifically for persons interested in joining the Accounting Service within YES.

The facilitator of this session was Mr. Oral Dowell, owner of Dowell’s Advisory Inc. Mr. Dowell is a business professional who focuses primarily on accounting services, financial planning and analysis and business consulting engagements delivered to small and medium sized clients.

He delivered a presentation to the group covering the ins and outs of effective accounting, record keeping and best practices as it relates to Business Financials.

The YES accounting service is a cost sharing facility for entrepreneurs who may have difficulties performing their own record keeping, financial analysis or accounting functions.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme is one of the programming channels of the Division of Youth Affairs.

31/05/2026

REPOST FROM

The Prime Minister’s Cup 3 is coming. 🇧🇧

60 years of independence and 5 years as a Republic. Barbados has never been afraid to set new standards and this year’s PMC will be no exception.

Not everyone who belongs on this field has had their moment. Until now...

Are you ready? Sign up below. 👇🏾 Link also in bio.

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STOP 2: DEACONS, ST. MICHAEL! 🚐🇧🇧The Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office brought the Mobile Community Out...
30/05/2026

STOP 2: DEACONS, ST. MICHAEL! 🚐🇧🇧

The Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office brought the Mobile Community Outreach to the heart of Deacons this evening and the community showed up!

It’s always a great feeling connecting face to face with residents, answering questions and letting people know what’s available to them right here in their own community.

Stay tuned! More to come!

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30/05/2026

The Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office is out in the community bringing our services and programmes directly to YOU!

We kicked off our first stop at Passage Road, St. Michael this morning and we’re not done yet! 👀

📍 NEXT STOP: Deacons, St. Michael at 3:00 PM TODAY!

Come out and meet our team, learn about the opportunities and services available to you and your community!

See you there! 💙🇧🇧

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30/05/2026

REPOST FROM

The Division of Youth Affairs has launched a mobile community outreach initiative to encourage young people up to the age of 35 to sign up for its programmes, including the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme and parenting initiatives.

Public Relations Liaison Officer Wanda Reid Beckles spoke about plans to engage and attract more young Barbadians.

📹: Ricardo Roberts/Barbados TODAY

29/05/2026

Every young person deserves access to opportunities that can help them grow, develop their skills and build a brighter future.

Through our Mobile Community Outreach initiative, the Division of Youth Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office is bringing programmes and services directly into communities, making it easier for young people and their families to learn about the support available to them.

Come and meet representatives from:

🔹 Barbados YouthADVANCE Corps (BYAC)
🔹 Youth Development Programme
🔹 Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES)
🔹 Block Transformation Unit (BTU)
🔹 Pathways Employability Programme
🔹 Digital Media Training Programme
🔹 National Summer Camp Programme

Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026:

📍 Passage Road, St. Michael
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

📍 Deacons, St. Michael
⏰ 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Learn about available opportunities, meet the team, register for programmes and discover pathways that can help young people achieve their goals.

Together, we can empower young people and strengthen our communities.

29/05/2026

Learning beyond the classroom! 🌊⚓

BYAC Trainees of Platoon 1 recently visited the Barbados Coast Guard, where they received hands-on training in flare safety and emergency water entry techniques.

From learning how to properly use a flare to understanding the correct way to enter the water in emergency situations, trainees gained valuable practical skills while building confidence, discipline, and preparedness.

At BYAC, we are committed to equipping young people with real-life experiences that prepare them for the future.

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Monday 08:15 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:15 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:15 - 16:30
Thursday 08:15 - 04:30
Friday 08:30 - 04:30

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