PRESS RELEASE — August 31, 2021
The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary over a 20-day period with a number of celebratory events and activities kicking off in the first week of September under the theme “20 years of shaping our society; Forging ahead with justice and equality.” An official virtual launch is set for Sunday September 5th at 4:00 p.m., streamed live on SKNYPA’s Facebook and YouTube pages. The recipients of the 2nd annual Ward-Hanley Scholarship and Mentorship Programme will be announced on Monday September 6th. A regional panel discussion on “Inspiring, Involving and Manifesting Tomorrow’s Leaders” will take place virtually on Tuesday September 7th at 7:00 p.m., moderated by SKNYPA President Ms. Patrice Harris with youth leaders from St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Belize and Anguilla.
Other events include: a radio appearance on WINN FM’s ‘Island Tea’ on Thursday September 9th; donations of care packages to five people in Basseterre on Saturday September 11th in commemoration of International Day of Charity; a church service and wreath laying at the graveside of founding father the late Desmond Eli Ward on Sunday September 12th; a Youth Parliament sitting at the National Assembly Chambers on Monday September 13th (the anniversary date); a radio appearance on Freedom FM’s ‘Youth Beat’ on Wednesday September 15th; recognition of past presidents on National Heroes’ Day September 16th; a groundbreaking ceremony for a SKNYPA Park; an inter-association debate competition on Wednesday September 22nd; and an Annual General Meeting on Sunday September 26th as the culmination of the celebration.