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National theme steering committee members discuss forthcoming events |17 April 2014

Minister Alexander chairing the meeting

Members of the national theme steering committee met for the second time last week and the main topic of discussion was the compilation of national, organisational and regional calendars of activities.

Forthcoming events the committee members will be taking part in this month were also discussed.

These activities include:
•    Good Friday which falls on April 18;
•    Earth Day whereby students will have the chance to visit neighbouring islands and learn about the biodiversity, management and achievements of these islands;
•    Promotion of the national theme during the Honorary consuls conference from April 23-24;
•    The fourth Carnaval International de Victoria from April 25-27 and which will help to raise awareness of different small island developing states (Sids); and
•    A series of activities from April 28 to May 4 which includes a guided tour of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development, reflection sessions on the national theme at district level, a gospel show, school quiz competition, a documentary tracing achievements and struggles in regards to employment in Seychelles and a sports fun day to commemorate Labour Day celebrated on May 1.
The committee’s chairperson, Minister Idith Alexander, is counting on the support of all the committee members and the general public to ensure the success of these activities. The activities for the month of May will be communicated in due course.

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