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(Department of Public Information). Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo encouraged this year’s youth parliamentarians not to be “daunted by what you see happening in our national parliamentary forum” since it is a clear demonstration of a “working parliamentary democracy”.

The PM delivered this advice, during his feature presentation at the closing dinner reception for the 2017 youth parliament held at De Impeccable Banquet Hall, Brickdam on Thursday night.

“Parliamentarians I’d like to encourage you to develop the finest traditions in the life of parliament,” PM Nagamootoo charged the 40 participants. Secondary school students from nine administrative regions participated in the week long activity which culminated with a National Assembly sitting on Thursday.

The participants were also encouraged to read more. “Reading is a magic that opens up our talent and our intuition and I want to encourage all young potential parliamentarians that they should read and read,” PM Nagamootoo charged.

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland, congratulated the young parliamentarians for their tremendous efforts. “We saw there was a great deal of interaction among students. I think in every expectation we had, we were not disappointed,” Dr. Scotland noted.

The students were presented with certificates and cash vouchers for their participation by the PM, the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

The Best Speaker, Sherlyn Semple, and Best Debater, Tyriq Scott, were presented with electronic tablets from BCA Guyana, a consulting and accounting firm. Leader of the Opposition Zóé Sills received the Speaker Award for displaying great leadership attributes and exception camaraderie.

The objective of the Youth Parliament is to ensure young people are involved in parliamentary democracy, understand the principles that underpin democracy while developing elocution skills.

By: Tiffny Rhodius|DPI