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Minister Hosts ‘Table Talk’ With Youth Leaders
The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert hosted a “Table Talk” session with female members of Youth Parliament, the Future Leaders Programme, and WeSpeak Bermuda, focusing on empowerment topics relevant to women and girls. Minister Furbert shared, “As the Minister responsible for Gender Affairs, it is important... Read more of this article
Tayla Bean Speaks In UK House Of Commons
Tayla Imani Bean spoke in the UK’s House of Commons during a session of the UK Youth Parliament. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Youth Parliamentarian Tayla Imani Bean had the distinct privilege of representing the island at the UK’s House of Commons, where she addressed her peers about the critical need to address youth violence... Read more of this article
Youth Parliament To Commence 2023/24 Session
Youth Parliament Bermuda announced the upcoming 2023 commencement, with registration for the new session now open. A spokesperson said, “This unique and empowering program aims to cultivate the next generation of informed and engaged citizens by providing young Bermudians with an immersive learning experience in civics, parliamentary procedures, and... Read more of this article
Video: Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke to the UK House of Commons during the first ever session of the UK Youth Parliament to feature the British Overseas Territories. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office confirmed today that a young person from Bermuda spoke to the necessity of cultivating opportunities on-island for... Read more of this article
Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke in the UK House of Commons. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying: “In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, 19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Bermuda’s former Youth Premier, spoke to the @HouseofCommons from the Prime Minister’s despatch box. Her speech... Read more of this article
Bermuda Principles Youth Parliament Debate
On Saturday [Feb 23] Youth Parliament Bermuda held their 3rd Annual Bermuda Principles Youth Parliament debate during the Bermuda Principles Foundation Fund Conference‘s Public Education at the Fairmont Southampton. The focus for this year’s Bermuda Principles Foundation Fund Conference was diabetes. Therefore, the topic for the Youth Parliament... Read more of this article
Video: Convening Of Youth Parliament Session
The Bermuda Youth Parliament hosted their annual Convening of Youth Parliament this afternoon [Nov 7], with MPs from both sides of the aisle attending the event. The reconvening featured the Youth Throne Speech by Youth Premier McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, a student at Warwick Academy. Youth Opposition Leader Giselle Concepcion, a student at Saltus Grammar... Read more of this article
Youth Parliament Ethics Debate On February 22
Youth Parliament Bermuda and their partners the Bermuda Principles Foundation Fund will be hosting their 2018 Ethics Debate on “policing medical research to safeguard patients” on Thursday, February 22 from 7.00pm to 8.30 at Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Principles Impact on Splicing Conference [here]: In February 1996, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Second Youth Parliament Roundtable Held
On Monday the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation hosted its second Youth Parliament Roundtable, with the Minister of Social Development and Sports Nandi Outerbridge and members of Youth Parliament Bermuda. The discussion focused around preventing domestic violence in Bermuda, the legal rights of a child under Bermuda’s Laws, and the importance... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘We Must Listen To Our Young People’
“If Bermuda is to successfully tackle violence and anti-social behaviour, we must listen to and embrace the views and input of our young people.” These were some of the sentiments shared by the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron, following a recent roundtable discussion on gangs and gun-violence with members of the Youth Parliament. The... Read more of this article
Youth Parliament To Debate At BPIS Conference
A debate presented by Bermuda Principles Impact on Splicing [BPIS] Conference will feature the Youth Parliament on Wednesday, March 1 at Fairmont Southampton, with a beach buffet dinner from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the Youth Parliament Debate running from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Story of The Bermuda Principles: In February 1996,... Read more of this article
Youth Premier To Deliver Youth Throne Speech
Warwick Academy student Theo Wolffe is set to deliver his first Throne Speech as the new Youth Premier for Bermuda. Youth Parliament Bermuda is an organization that trains young people in Parliamentary procedures whilst also promoting active citizenship. Youth Parliamentarians gain exposure to the functions of Government, parliamentary debate and are... Read more of this article
Podcast: Youth Premier Namrata Bisht
In the latest Bernews podcast, we talk to Namrata Bisht who may not yet be a household name – but she is a Premier and as such she has some forthright views. Ms Bisht, a BHS student who also went to CedarBridge, is the Premier of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament which meets weekly throughout the school terms. She is trying to bring a more international... Read more of this article
Youth Premier Joins Premier At Cabinet Office
Youth Premier Namrata Bisht visited the Cabinet Office today [Dec 21] and spent half the day shadowing Premier Michael Dunkley, learning about the workings of Government. Ms. Bisht, 17, participated in the Premier’s daily schedule which included several meetings as well as visits to various Government Departments in Hamilton. Recently, Ms. Bisht and... Read more of this article
Youth Throne Speech Reply: “Community First”
We must ask ourselves, what can we do for our community and how can we impact the environment around us, and the theme we must abide by is “community first,” Youth Opposition Leader Destinee Taylor said in the Youth Reply to the Throne. The Youth Reply to the Throne followed after the annual Reconvening of Youth Parliament on November 18th,... Read more of this article
Youth Throne Speech: “We Must Work In Unity”
Youth Premier Namrata Bisht delivered the Youth Throne Speech at the Convening of Youth Parliament, saying that the Government and youth of Bermuda must work in unity to overcome the obstacles which we face. “I hope throughout this session of Youth Parliament, we can engage in meaningful discussions and debates surrounding mental health, the environment,... Read more of this article
