There is new excitement at the Highlanders Pan Theatre and Learning Centre. Launched earlier this year, the Highlanders Youth Steel Orchestra has brought “a positive alternative for our young people” and the Success Village, Laventille community says manager Robert Hernandez.

Already 25 young people have joined the band, whose membership is open to anyone under 21. The Youth Orchestra’s manager is Kaila Jones Baptiste, and Joeth Roberts and Shaquille Gaskin arrange and teach music.