SCOUTS AMONG NEWEST AWARDEES

Deverron Bynoe, Jaleel Cobham and Melvin Terence can now count themselves among those who are #worldready, as they received their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Awards earlier this month during the recent Boy Scout Founders Day Parade and Service. The three were presented with their certificates by Sir Marston Gibson, Chief Scout and President of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association.

Each suggested that the Bronze Award complemented the work they were already doing as part of the Scout Programme. In Deverron’s case, many of the activities pursued for his Chief Scout’s Award were directly applicable. As part of his programme, he worked as a church acolyte and sermonist, picked up cycling, and practised piano and chess. Melvin's activities included chess and weighttrainng, while Jaleel perfected his sailing and martial arts. Their adventurous journeys also allowed them to explore various watercourses across the island.

The three are keen on pursuing the Silver Award, and while they realize that it will be a bit more challenging, they are up to the task.