(PRESS RELEASE) – On Saturday, 18th November 2017, club delegates from Castries Central convened at the headquarters of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council (SLNYC) in the William Peter Boulevard Castries, to elect a new executive for the Branch’s Youth Council.

The election commenced at 7:00pm with a presentation of candidates, who were all given the opportunity to campaign in an effort to sell their ideas to the assembly.

The evening’s proceedings were chaired by Jeshurun Andrew, President of the SLNYC and the Returning Officer, Wilton Jeremie, Program Director at the Saint Lucia Youth Business Trust.

The process was also assisted by other members of the National Executive.

The new executive is as follows:

President: Kezia St. Brice

First vice President: Cornelius George

Second vice President: Latoya Charles

General Secretary: Rochelle Wilson

Assistant General Secretary: Beyonce Compton

Treasurer: Bianca St. Ange

Assistant Treasurer: Jemique Alcindor

Public Relations Officer: Darell Nichols-Fleming

Assistant Public Relations Officer: Michael Anthony

Floor Representative 1: Lashawn Denys

Floor Representative 2: Marcus Giraudy

Post the election process, the full assembly engaged in the setting of a mandate, which the executive will give priority for the next two (2) years.

Committees were also formed, in order to actively incorporate the other members of the general assembly, moving forward.

As we progress into 2018, the executive of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council anticipate exceptional performance from this council like as with others, as we unite and strive to serve the youth of our nation.