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Sascha Wilson
Youths radiated positivity and pride as the community of Penal came alive for this year’s post-Independence and pre-Republic Day parade. The event was hosted by the St Patrick Brigade, which has been in existence for almost three decades. Due to financial and other challenges, however, this was the first time in seven or eight years that the community parade was held.
Lieutenant Dwayne Padilla explained, “Normally, we have this event every year, but due to funding and other things, we did not have it for the past few years. But, seeing the way things are going within the community in Penal and environs, we said, ‘Come on, let’s do something to try to build back the courage, the love, and the unity of the people.’”
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