Young leaders debate social issues
Thursday March 09 2006
Over the next few weeks, RBTT Young Leaders from five secondary schools around Antigua & Barbuda will be engaging in a series of debates on important social issues.
The two motions selected are “Traditional family values are more relevant today” and “Respect for diversity of cultures is the foundation for a peaceful and secure co-existence”.
The first motion will be debated today, 9 March, at 3 p.m. at the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda and continues next Thursday, 16 March, with a debate on the second motion.
More than 60 schools throughout the Caribbean are participating in the series as part of RBTT’s award-winning youth development programme. Students from Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Lucia and St. Kitts/Nevis form part of this series.
Participating schools include Antigua Girls High, Christ the King, Ottos Comprehensive, Seventh Day Adventist and the Sir McChesney George in Barbuda.
Meanwhile, those young leaders who will be submitting projects have already begun work on their creations, working towards a deadline of 26 April. Young leaders’ teams are vying for a regional challenge trophy and a cash award of US$7,500.
The public is invited to attend the debates and support their favourite school. For additional information, please contact Jonathan Lindsay at RBTT Bank at 462-4217 or Pat Edwards-Southwell, Young Leaders co-ordinator at 560-1841.
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