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The Department of Youth Affairs,\nwithin the Ministry of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development, Youth\nand Gender Affairs, held its annual Youth Parliament on Tuesday October 2nd<\/sup>\nat the National Parliament Building. The aim of the National Youth Parliament\nis to provide a platform for youth to showcase their passion for debating, to\nbe involved in current issues that affect young people, and to learn about the\nstructure and function of Parliament and Government.<\/p>

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The National Youth Parliament\ninvolved students and youth from various schools, including The Antigua State\nCollege, The All Saints Secondary School, The Antigua Girls High School, The\nAntigua Grammar School. The Clare Hall Secondary School, The St. Joseph\u2019s\nAcademy, and The Sir Novelle Richards Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The youth played various roles\nin Parliament, including Government and Opposition benches, the Speaker of the\nHouse, Parliament Clerk, and Sergeant at Arms.<\/p>

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The National Youth Parliament\nwas part of the Caribbean Youth Day Celebrations.<\/p>

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