By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S.
In a significant step toward addressing the growing threat of drug and substance abuse, the Ministry of Social Welfare has facilitated the rehabilitation of 50 young addicts—45 boys and 5 girls—at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings. This initiative marks a critical milestone in the government’s broader national drug prevention and rehabilitation strategy.
Hon. Princess Kadie Daramy, a Member of Parliament and representative of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Welfare, described the initiative as a turning point in the country’s fight against addiction. “The state can no longer remain silent while an entire generation is at risk of being lost to drugs,” she emphasized. “This is more than a rehabilitation program; it is a national call to action,” urging all sectors of society to unite in combating the drug epidemic.
Major Lavalie of the PMTC highlighted the importance of discipline and security within the center, positioning it as a model for future rehabilitation efforts. The PMTC not only offers detoxification services but also focuses on character reformation and life skills training.
In her keynote speech, Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty declared, “Today, we are building a future by saving the present. These young people deserve another chance, and we are here to make sure they get it.”
The Ministry has pledged to expand its efforts through public education campaigns, community engagement, and partnerships with international organizations to enhance services. The PMTC is just the beginning of a wider national movement aimed at reclaiming lives and restoring dignity to the youth.
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