Tuesday
June
13
2023
Time
9:00am (AST)
Time zone
AST

Location
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Forum

Other Multisector
Jun 12, 2023

Join us for the Opening Ceremony of the Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Forum. Youth from across the Region are gathering in Saint Lucia to discuss critical issues facing young people in the Caribbean. Focal topics include ‘Youth, Innovation and Inclusive Economic Empowerment’ and ‘Youth and Peaceful Societies.'

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Agenda

Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Roneisha Gentle
Media, Communications and Public Relations Specialist

National Anthem - Mr. Kurtan Anthony and Ms. B’Kneally St. Cyr

Remarks - Mrs. Yaniqueca Jean-Bart William
Chairperson, St. Lucia National Youth Council (SLNYC)

Welcome Remarks – Mr. Daniel Best
Director, Projects Department, Caribbean Development Bank

Remarks - The Honourable Kenson Joel Casimir
Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Government of Saint Lucia

Feature: Ignite Talk – Mr. Raphael Saul
Business consultant, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Attorney and Entrepreneur

Launch of the Caribbean Development Bank’s Future Leaders Network

Cultural Presentation – Mr. Dezral Long
Calypso Monarch of Saint Lucia

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