Last Updated on September 10, 2026, 1:00 AM AST by Anthony Morris
A Youth Parliamentary Sitting was held on September 8, 2026 at the National Assembly Chambers on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA).
From the administration sitting was attended by Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Acting Prime Minister and accompanied by Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Isalean Philip, Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment. Moreover young leaders from the island represented the specific ministries in the Youth Parliamentary Sitting.
During the official proceedings, young parliamentarians and current Members of Parliament engaged in collaborative discussion. The youth parliamentary sitting provides the opportunities to the youths to experience the official proceedings of the parliament firsthand.
Moreover, during the sitting, young minds across from the island got the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to debate national issues, share their views and to contribute to meaningful discussion. The Youth Parliamentary sitting also highlights the SKNYPA 25 years of long journey in shaping the young leaders, fostering civic engagement and to motivate the youth to become a part of a better future for St. Kitts and Nevis.
Additionally, SKNYPA also painted a mural “A World We Make” as part of the activities on the occasion of the 25th anniversary. The mural was officially displayed on August 29, 2026 located on Upper Market Street in Basseterre. The mural reflects the Earth held in human hands and it was surrounded by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals SDGs and St. Kitts and Nevis are painted at the centre of the globe along with island national flower “Poinciana”.
Isalean Philip, Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment acknowledged the efforts of the SKNYPA in making of the meaningful mural in the heart of Central Basseterre. She further stated that the mural gives a strong example that anything can be achieved with combined efforts of everyone in improving the community.
She said, “I must congratulate and commend the SKNYPA for taking the initiative to paint this mural in the heart of Central Basseterre. I was especially impressed to see how the piece highlights the United Nations SDGs goals as a way to remind us of the collective efforts needed to achieve our Sustainable Island State Agenda”.
Notably, St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) was officially launched on September 12, 2001 under the motto of “Equality and Justice in Nation Building.”
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