Seine Bight has undergone many changes especially in recent times.  While some are to the benefit of the people of seine Bight, many are also to our detriment. My concern is that there is an increase in  gang and gun related violence, armed robberies, child abuse and theft.  What struck me most is that in response to these prevalence, Seine bight now boast among the largest number of cops assigned to a post in the area. 

While I applaud the attempt to respond to the rise in crime, I am concerned about the lack of other resources that can influence changes in the way of thinking of the youths who seem to be expected to grow to take their place in the cycle of crime and poverty that is prevalent.  Though the tourism boom has brought economic growth to the peninsula, unfortunately, its effects on the village and the Garifuna villagers is minimal. In fact rapid demographic shifts is represented in an increase in the number of Chinese, Mayas, Hispanics, Creoles, Caucasian expats  and others who are not shy about laying claim, not only to traditional Garifuna lands but also to economic hubs of the village.  As such, they systematically exclude Garinagu from even menial jobs, by giving preferences to those of other cultures.  They are not shy to say that Garinagu are lazy, unreliable and not trust worthy. 

Sadly, our people’s attitude seem to be one of acceptance and too often do participate in this self-fulfilling prophecy.  Observing the huge police presence in this small village caused me to question what is in place that can bridge the youth from graduating from primary school to prison cells.  I note that there is nothing in place that focusses specifically on the individual student’s path to success.  The purpose of this project is to attempt to fill this gap.