Montserrat's Youth Parliament Sworn In

With the usual pomp and ceremony, a 14-member body representing Montserrat’s Youth Parliament was sworn in on March 27 at the Montserrat Cultural Centre in Little Bay on Sunday.

And, the Speaker of Legislative Assembly Charliena White presided over the ceremony until the new youth Speaker was sworn in.

In her address, Ms White encouraged the youth parliamentarians to conduct themselves in a manner that will inspire others and to show themselves strong as future leaders of Montserrat.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Speaker of Legislative Assembly Charliena White - Youth Parliament

Speaker of the Legislative Assemble, Honourable Chaliena White

Meantime, new Speaker of the Youth Parliament, Shanique Hoyte, says she hoping the youth body will be able to contribute meaningfully to the social and economic change of Montserrat, and would lead more young people lend their voice to political matters.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Speaker of the Youth Parliament Shanique Hoyte - Youth Parliament Swearing In

New Speaker of the new Youth Parliament, Shanique Hoyte

In her address, Youth Premier, Claribel Figueroa, also addressed the youth parliament lamenting that the youth should have a voice and input in implementing policies of a country... highlighting that giving voice to young people in big matters can make a big difference.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Youth Premier, Claribel Figueroa - Youth Parliament Swearing In Ceremony

Youth Premier, Claribel Figueroa

And Opposition Youth leader, Alana Kassie, in her remarks, said her four-member-strong team was ready to keep the government in check.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Opposition Youth Leader, Alana Kassie - Youth Parliament Swearing In Ceremony

Opposition Youth Leader, Alana Kassie

The members of the Youth Parliament are:

Shanique Hoyte – Speaker of the House

Claribel Figueroa – Premier and Minister of Finance & Economic Management

St. Luke LeBlanc – Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment

Tyrese Herdsman – Deputy Speaker and Minister of Communications, Works, Labour & Energy

Marettha Greenaway – Minister of Health, Education, Youth Affairs & Sports

Jesumene Pierre – Parliamentary Secretary

Alana Kassie – Leader of the Opposition

Chrystal Archer – Member of Parliament

Hayley-Shai Kassie – Member of Parliament

Khayla West – Member of Parliament

Leela Louis – Member of Parliament

Rosanna Rasool – Member of Parliament

Mikayla Cole – Attorney General

Jaena Golden – Financial Secretary

Keirra Daley – Clerk