SKNYPA Inducts Thirty-One New Members After Intensive Training Period

Basseterre, St. Kitts –

Held under the theme, ‘Forging New Opportunities for Youth, Solidifying SKNYPA’s Legacy’, the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) proudly welcomed its largest ever cohort of inductees on Sunday, June 23. The induction ceremony held at the CUNA Conference Centre follows a comprehensive three-month probationary period, culminating in the formal acceptance of twenty-nine Kittitians and two Nevisians into the association.

The thirty-one (31) new members of the 2024 cohort includes:

Mr. Tahjaun Walters Ms. Kyandré Watson		Ms. Kaylieyonna Robin Mr. Zarique White Ms. Ca’leyah Douglas Mr. Steven Clarke Ms. Cam -Ronn Audain Ms. Malia Peterson Ms. Joshornnia Edwards Ms. Leah Jeremiah Mr. Jordan Taylor
Ms. Camira Williams Ms. Patrina Perreira Ms. Nataliyah Thomas Ms. Kaylah Penny Ms. Lauchele Herbert Ms. Khalia Huggins-Simmons Ms. Malika Benjamin Mr. Gemarr Gumbs Ms. Naomi Francis Ms. Mikaylah Peets	Ms. Judezanna Dore Ms. Ruoniesha Nisbett Ms. Tatiyana Archer Ms. Chereece Antoine Mr. Curjé Stevens Ms. Cyanna Johnson Ms. Arjenel Browne Mr. Aquanjé Robinson Ms. Celina Jeremiah Mr. Caleb Straun

During the probationary period, the newly inducted SKNYPArians engaged in various training sessions with experts concentrating on public speaking and effective communication, project proposal development, conflict resolution research techniques, and familiarization with the Robert’s Rules of Order for conducting successful meetings. They also engaged in mock parliamentary sessions and community service projects. Their performance was evaluated, and several were recognized with awards at the ceremony.

SKNYPA President Mr. Hasani McDonald gave brief remarks, emphasizing that the induction is not about pomp and ceremony, but about embracing the core values of the Association and becoming the voice of the nation’s youth.

Mr. Jalen Monzac, Chairman of the Selections Committee and SKNYPA Vice President, encouraged the new inductees to embody the spirit of the theme and strive to create new opportunities for other youth to be empowered and engaged.

The featured speaker, Mrs. Jihan Williams-Knight, former President of SKNYPA, reflected on her time in the association and shared eleven guiding principles that all SKNYPArians must uphold, including having fun, maintaining a strong sense of responsibility, and being fearless.

Awards were given to outstanding probationers, including Mr. Aquanjé Robinson and Ms. Naomi Francis, as well as speakers and project proposal developers. President McDonald and Vice President Monzac also presented Presidential Awards.

The probationary period was managed by SKNYPA’s Selections Committee, led by Vice President Mr. Jalen Monzac. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Federation’s Governor General, Honorary members, alumni, family, friends, and other special guests.

Congratulations to the New Inductees!

About SKNYPA

SKNYPA is the premier youth parliament association in St. Kitts and Nevis, dedicated to empowering young people through leadership development, parliamentary training, and community service.