Dominica: Penville celebrates brand new playground facility

Dominica: A brand new playground was officially commissioned in the community of Penville in Dominica on Saturday. The facility boasts a huge playing area for the children comprising of several colourful swings, making it an ideal place for children to spend their evening.

The project will now move towards its next phase, which is the installation of a major gazebo for the parents or guardians to sit and watch their children. This will begin in the next couple of weeks.

This new playground is a symbol of hope and joy for the children of Penville and the surrounding areas. As the facility was opened to children, a huge number of them visited and were seen indulging in various fun activities. Also, the play sets for this project was donated by the People's Republic of China as they remain committed to the development in Dominica. Their generous donation showcases their dedication to the well-being of the youngest citizens of the island nation.

It is to be noted that the construction of playground facilities will continue across the island which will spread the joy of play to children in every corner.

The administration of Dominica understands the significance of playgrounds, which are a vital part of a child’s growth and development and provide opportunities for creativity, physical activity, social skills, and a sense of community.

The brief commissioning ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, Minister Melissa Skerrit, officials from People’s Republic of China and several children of the community. There were also several stalls installed by local vendors who spread smiles and sweet treats at Penville Primary’s playground opening. [caption id="attachment_72124" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] PM Skerrit with his wife Melissa Skerrit and kids along with children of the constituency (PC - Facebook)[/caption]

Meanwhile, the commissioning of the facility aligned with the birthday of Penville’s parliamentary representative, PM Skerrit.

To mark this momentous occasion for the children, the Prime Minister noted that this is an important facility for the young ones and was delighted to see the excitement on their faces. He said that the aim is very simple: to inspire the children and their parents to go out more often, away from the television, gadgets, and devices at home.

He further noted that this will allow the youngsters to build their mental state and be fit mentally and physically by enjoying themselves in a safe environment.

As the administration moves forward with the plan of constructing a safe space for children in every constituency, it is anticipated to be highly beneficial for the students in their growing age.