After two months of training in vocal, research, etiquette and parliamentary skills, the time had finally come!
On Monday 24 November, 2025, thirty-six (36) youth participants, representing various schools across Trinidad and Tobago, took part in the 22nd National Youth Parliamentary Debate. This debate focused on a private motion raised by the Leader of the Opposition, on mitigating the effects of cyberbullying.
Take a look at photos from the debate, the prize giving ceremony and the reception by clicking on the images below.
Take a look at the debate on our YouTube Channel, ParlView.
WHEREAS technology is increasingly being used to send, post or share negative, harmful, false, sexual or private content about another person with the intent to harass, threaten, embarrass, dehumanise or target that person through the widespread scourge of cyberbullying;
AND WHEREAS victims of cyberbullying may experience anxiety, depression, social isolation, loss of self-esteem, or may inflict self-harm or commit suicide;
AND WHEREAS the Government has a duty to protect the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago against cyberbullying which damages social cohesion, creates unsafe school and work environments and violates persons’ rights to life, liberty security and respect for their private life;
AND WHEREAS this Youth Parliament will propose policies to punish perpetrators, protect victims and prevent further incidents of cyberbullying;
BE IT RESOLVED that this Youth Parliament calls on the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to urgently enact legislation and implement data driven policies to mitigate the effects of cyberbullying.
(By the Leader of the Opposition)
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Speaker of the House |
Joshua Jitta |
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine  |
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GOVERNMENT |
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1.      Member for Couva South  Minister of Public Utilities Leader of the House  |
Nicholai Rampersad |
Youth Inspiration Trinidad and Tobago  |
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2.     Member for Siparia Prime Minister |
Nirad Maharaj |
Naparima College  |
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3.     Member for Barataria/San Juan Attorney General |
Delano Joefield |
Tobago Youth Council  |
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4.     Member for Fyzabad Minister of Finance |
Janak Meighoo |
Presentation College (Chaguanas) Â |
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5.     Member for Couva North Minister of Works and Infrastructure |
Sheldon Ramdhan |
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Advocacy Network (TTYAN) Â |
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6.     Member for Oropouche East Minister of Energy and Energy Industries |
Zachery Lucas |
College of Science, Technology and Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) Â |
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7.     Member for Caroni Central Minister of  Planning, Economic Affairs |
Kyarra Durant |
Waterloo Secondary School  |
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8.     Member for St. Augustine Minister of  Rural Development and Local Government |
Járdel Samuel |
San Juan North Secondary School  |
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9.     Member for Tunapuna Minister of Homeland Security |
Zara Modeste |
Institute of Law and Academic Studies (ILAS) Â |
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10.  Member for Aranguez/St. Joseph Minister of Justice |
Nkengi Joseph |
ASJA Girls College (Charlieville) Â |
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11.   Member for Chaguanas East Minister of  the People, Social Development and Family Services  |
Gabrielle Jacob |
Heroes Foundation  |
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12.  Member for Toco/Sangre Grande Minister of Defence |
Natania Alexander |
College of Science, Technology and Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) Â |
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13.  Member for Oropouche West Minister of Health |
Ahira-Marie Atkinson |
St Joseph’s Convent (San Fernando |
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14.  Member for San Fernando West Minister of Education |
Leandra Quintero |
Arima North Secondary  |
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15.  Member for Princes Town Deputy Speaker |
Briana Oliver |
St. Augustine Girls’ High School  |
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16.  Member for Moruga/Tableland Minister of  Culture and Community Development |
Shariyah Superville |
Sixth Form Government School (Polytechnic Institute) Â |
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17.  Member for Tabaquite Minister of Public Administration and Artificial                                                                                              Intelligence |
Zayne Bissoon  |
Trinidad Youth Council  |
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18.  Member for Caroni East Minister of  Tertiary Education and Skills Training  |
Samisha Maharaj |
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine  |
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19.  Member for Point Fortin Minister of Labour |
Ajay Kissoon |
University of Trinidad and Tobago  |
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PORTFOLIO |
STUDENT |
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OPPOSITION |
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1.     Member for Arouca/Lopinot Chief Whip |
Mischa Lynch |
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Ambassadors  |
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2.     Member for Arima  |
Kachay Marcano |
Sixth Form Government School (Polytechnic Institute) Â |
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3.     Member for  Diego Martin North/East |
Adam Paramsook |
Presentation College (San Fernando) Â |
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4.     Member for  St. Ann’s East |
Nahum Joseph |
Junior Chamber International  |
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5.     Member for Port of Spain North/St. Ann’s West |
Jalan Maughn |
St. Mary’s College  |
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6.     Member for  Port of Spain South |
Rishon Warner |
St George’s College |
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7.     Member for  Trincity/Maloney |
Hadassah Reid |
Bishop Anstey High School (POS) Â |
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8.     Member for  Diego Martin Central |
Dariel Lewis |
Diego Martin Central  |
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9.     Member for  San Fernando East |
Gabriel Fortune |
Marabella North Secondary  |
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10. Member for  Laventille West |
Vishala Boodlal |
Rio Claro West Secondary  |
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11. Member for  Diego Martin West |
Jada Constantine |
Holy Faith Convent, Penal  |
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12. Member for  Laventille East/Morvant |
Sanjay Maraj |
Cowen Hamilton  |
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13. Member for  Mausica |
Johann George |
MILAT Â |
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14. Member for  Malabar |
Janique Miller |
Toco Secondary School  |
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15. Member for  Tobago East |
Faith Charles |
Goodwood Secondary School  |
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16. Member for Tobago West |
Bree Powder |
Signal Hill Secondary School  |
Congratulations to all our Youth Parliamentarians!
