Swim Lessons Save Lives Across Regions | Guyana News

This year’s “Teach Them Young/Learn to Swim” program is exploding in popularity, with over 3,000 young people from ages six to eighteen signing up across Regions Two, Five, Six, and Ten. Nearly 200 kids in Essequibo have already learned to swim, while over 400 more are diving into lessons at Albion Pool in Berbice and Watooka Pool in Linden. Led by National Sports Commission coach Paul Mahaica and his team, the program offers three daily one-hour sessions from 9 AM to noon, blending safety with fun. Launched in 2022 after pandemic delays, the program has now trained 21,000 people—including adults and those with disabilities—highlighting its vital community impact. Next up: Georgetown’s Colgrain Pool, kicking off Monday with six daily sessions, and Region Eight will join later this year. This isn’t just about survival skills—it’s about building confidence, fitness, and lifelong recreation, proving why this initiative is a game-changer for youth and communities alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8a43eeb0c1bcbf4