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CEBO WORKSHOP:
An Anticipated Success
providing high-risk youth who have been
sidelined with skills training in entrepreneurship.
Ambassadors Tamira Browne and Kishore
Shallow joined with Deputy Program Manager at
the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs. Yldiz Pollack-
Beighle in highlighting the need for the
implementation of this program and the
importance of local stakeholders’ collaboration
for its success.
It is highly anticipated that the CEBO workshop
will reap benefits in the quest to help youth across
CARICOM to create an entrepreneurial voice.
ISSUE 2 MAY - JULY 2014 Special Edition
The CEBO Program, which has already taken place in
Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Barbados,
and Jamaica, begins in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
July 21 – 26, 2014.
The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Corps, in partnership
with the Ministry of National Mobilization, Social
Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Persons with
Disabilities and Youth, along with several financial
institutions, will be hosting the first of a series of Creativity
for Employment and Business Opportunity (CEBO)
workshops in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
CEBO, which is equipped to inspire and spark
entrepreneurial interest, is designed for young CARICOM
nationals from all social, economic and educational
backgrounds. It has been created with the aim of bridging the
gaps between young persons’ entrepreneurial aspirations and
regional integration.
The workshop is scheduled to run from 21st – 26th July, 2014
in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The CEBO Program,
sponsored by the USAID and CARICOM, was described by
the Honourable Frederick Stephenson, Minister of National
Mobilization, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs,
Persons with Disabilities and Youth as
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CARICOM Buzz Series
addresses stinging topics
The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (C.Y.A)
Program: A regional network of youth “performing a
dynamic and leadership role in the development and
integration process by educating peers…”
In upholding this mandate, the CARICOM Youth
Ambassadors’ (S.V.G) Committee has efficaciously
created and maintained its newest online initiative
dubbed CARICOM Buzz.
The weekly series, hosted every Sunday at noon on
popular social media site Facebook, is partnered with
the C.Y.A Barbados Committee.
The interactive, hour-long session invites persons to post
questions or concerns on the Committees’ Facebook
pages, which are then addressed by CARICOM Youth
Ambassadors. In doing so, critical concerns raised by
(usually) CARICOM Nationals are dealt with, while
simultaneously providing the general public with
information about the Caribbean Community in which
they live and work.
The Buzz Series, which began on June 22nd, 2014 has
seen an interesting range of questions. Take a look..!
Q: What are the requirements for the CARICOM Skills
certificate? Where do I apply?
A: A CARICOM National who wishes to seek work in
another Member State as a wage earner must apply for and
obtain a CARICOM Certificate of Recognition of Skills
Qualification from the designated Minister in either
his/her home country, or from the host country. In St.
Vincent and the Grenadines, one may obtain a
CARICOM Skills Certificate by applying at the Ministry
of National Security in the Office of the Prime Minister…
Visit CARICOM Youth Ambassadors SVG on Facebook for this and more on CARICOM Buzz.
sNAPSHOTS OF vINCY mAS 2K14!
The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (S.V.G)
Committee urges you to ALWAYS drink responsibly.
Photo Credits:
I Witness-News VIP Pix
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C.Y.A (S.V.G) COMMITTEE
UNDERGOES INTENSE 4-1-1
TRAINING! Ambassadors Tamira Browne and Kishore Shallow took
the ideal opportunity to further equip their committee
with knowledge on issues of CARICOM and its
operations in a CARICOM 4-1-1 training day, held at
the Beachcombers Hotel Conference Room on Saturday
21st June, 2014.
The session rightfully began with a historic overview of
the British West Indies Federation – the aim of which
was to encompass the context and concept of regional
initiatives, giving the participants a greater appreciation
for the noble roots of regional cooperation.
The Committee was proud to welcome Ambassador
Ellsworth John from the Regional Integration Diaspora
Unit to the informative and interactive session, to impart
valuable knowledge to the young participants.
Ambassador John’s segment, dubbed An End to
Otherness, highlighted the benefits and challenges
associated with regional integration and the essentials
for the amalgamation of the small island Caribbean
states.
Ambassador Tamira Browne also shared at the training
day on the topic Sub-Regionalism in the Caribbean: The
Case of the O.E.C.S, which gave an assessment on the
view that the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
(O.E.C.S), consisting of nine (9) member states, has been
the ‘deepest’ attempt at integration ever witnessed by the
Caribbean.
Shanika John, Public Relations Officer for the
Committee, expressed that the session “would change
the way I look at the Caribbean forever.”
The session concluded with a quiz to assess participants’
understanding.
CARICOM Cuba Day is observed
on December 8 to observe the
diplomatic relations between
CARICOM and Cuba.
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Holders of the CARICOM Skilled
National Certificate could live and
work in any participating
CARICOM country indefinitely.
The CARICOM Single Market and
Economy (CSME) is the
Community’s strategy to reverse
the negative impact of globalization
and deepen social and economic
development and improve the
quality of life for all nationals.
Members of the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ (S.V.G.)
Committee participating in an ice-breaker activity at the
4-1-1 Training Day.
WHEN IT’S NICE, DO IT…THRICE!
Quick Facts:
With Vincy Mas 2k14 being promised to be bigger,
brighter and more exciting, the CARICOM Youth
Ambassadors (S.V.G) Committee conveniently
launched an Anti-alcohol Campaign. The group of
enthusiastic youth understood the consequences of
alcohol-influenced decision-making, and armed with
slogans such as I AM TOO WISE TO MESS UP MY
LIFE, THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK and HAVE
FUN, BUT NOT DRUNK, as well as pictorial
depictions of an alcohol-free life, the Committee
provided daily reminders to the public via social media
to remain sober for the carnival season – and beyond.
The campaign also included video clips, where
committee members urged their peers to be wise and
make responsible decisions regarding alcohol
consumption.
SPECIAL REMINDER
“Such lifestyle factors such as cigarette-smoking,
excessive alcohol consumption, little physical activity
and low dietary calcium intake are risk factors for
osteoporosis as well as for many other non-
communicable diseases.” – Gro Harlem Brundtland
SAY “NO!” TO ALCOHOL:
C.Y.A launches Anti-Alcohol
Campaign
Try a healthy alternative!
Sunrise Tea Smoothie
Ingredients
2 bags mint-flavoured green tea
½ cup diced mango
½ cup diced papaya
2 tablespoons simple syrup (see recipe below)
½ cup ice
Juice from 1/8 of a lemon
Directions
1. Steep tea in 1 cup boiling water for 3
minutes.
2. Combine tea, ¾ cup cold water and
remaining ingredients in a blender. Blend
until cold and frothy.
Simple Syrup
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
Directions
1. Bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce
heat, simmer for 5 minutes and let cool
(makes about 3 cups).
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CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Kishore Shallow and
Tamira Browne answered the call, along with over twenty
Youth Ambassadors, and are ready to advocate the benefits
of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (C.S.M.E).
On May 29 – 30, 2014, the two participated in a two-day
CSME Advocacy Workshop in Guyana. There, they were
exposed to training in media interviews, public speaking,
CSME operations and creating youth-friendly messages in
order to fulfill their commitment to share what was learned
during the workshop, to peers and communities.
CARICOM’s Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin
LaRocque – who referred to the Youth Ambassadors as
“champions” - advised the participants at the workshop to
ponder on how they can best disseminate the message to the
masses, as they are critical instruments for the attainment of
regional integration and gratification of the CSME’s
mandates.
Ambassadors attend CSME Advocacy Workshop
The CSME Advocacy Workshop was hosted
by the CARICOM Secretariat in conjunction
with the Tenth European Development Fund.
Ambassadors Tamira Browne and Kishore
Shallow at CSME Advocacy Workshop in
Guyana.
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The CARICOM Single Market and Economy
(CSME) was established in 1989 under the Grand
Anse Declaration and Work Program for the
Advancement of Integration movement, when
Heads of Government voiced their yearning for
shared prosperity amongst Member States,
primarily by allowing the free movement of goods,
services, people and capital – a Single Market, and
a Single Economy!
There are 15 Member States. Ready? Set? Go!
Antigua & Barbuda Haiti
The Bahamas Jamaica
Barbados Montserrat
Belize St. Lucia
Dominica St. Kitts & Nevis
Grenada Suriname
Guyana Trinidad & Tobago
…and St. Vincent and the Grenadines!
This issue’s watch word is
Coalesce
“To come together to form one mass
or whole.”
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Still to come…
* ‘I AM CARICOM’
* Committee Members excel!
REGIONAL YOUTH FORUM
In Quito, Ecuador
Ambassador Tamira Browne, in May 10th – 15th, 2014,
had the golden opportunity to travel to Ecuador to take
part in a Regional Youth Forum – the objectives of
which were to assist in the empowerment of
adolescents and youth to safeguard a sustainable
future and to promote more youth dialogue and
inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
by 2015 – and beyond.
In Quito, Ecuador, Ambassador Browne congregated
with other youth leaders to deliberate on youth-related
issues, namely: Employment and labour; health;
violence; education and youth participation. In the
discussions, distinct attention was paid to women,
afro-descendant populaces, indigenous and tribal
peoples, HIV/AID communities, persons with
disabilities, drug users, street/sex works, the oppressed
and migrants and refugees.
Discussions on youth unemployment highlighted that
of the estimated 197 million unemployed people in
2012, 40% were in the range of 15 to 24 years old.
Working groups were required to critically discuss,
based on expert opinions and delve into possible
recommendation - which ranged from
entrepreneurship and mentorship, to comprehensive
policies and employment opportunities for the
disabled.
Education was another issue which was brought
under the microscope, Ambassador Browne
outlined. Statistics arising from these discussions
suggested that 71 million adolescents of lower
secondary school age, are not receiving formal
education – and those who stay in school, may not
be receiving an acceptable (high) quality of
education. Again, recommendations were
examined, some of which brought to the forefront
the importance of internships, gender equality in
education, scholarships and bursaries and the role of
extra curricula activities.
Ambassador Browne relayed that the discussions
were “quite healthy and encouraged participation
from the cross section of representatives.”
The recommendations from the Regional Youth
Forum were to be presented at the Youth Forum of
the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in
June 2014.
Youth Ambassador Tamira Browne, who also
serves as Vice Dean, Regional Initiatives.
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Youth Ambassador Tamira Browne and P.R.O of the
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ S.V.G Committee,
Shanika John, took part in a follow-up session for disaster
preparedness and management – hosted by the National
Emergency Management Organization (NEMO).
The project, which was hosted in collaboration with
UNDP Barbados, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean
States (OECS), the European Commission Humanitarian
Aid and Civil Protection (DIPECHO), was held under
the theme Early Systems: Community Alerts workshop from
4th to 5th June, 2014. The objectives were to enhance
national disaster awareness and the appropriate
preparation and response operations.
In January of this year, the organization hosted a two-day
Community Alerts Project, which was attended by Miss
John and fellow CYA Committee Member, Shernell
Hadaway following the 2013 Christmas Floods which
affected various OECS member states.
The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ (S.V.G)
Committee continues to participate in nation-building
using every available faucet.
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The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ (S.V.G)
Committee boasts to be a vibrant group of young,
talented ladies and gents! On 12th April 2014, the ladies
stepped up to the plate and volunteered their services and
time at the Phenomenal Woman Conference in St.
Vincent and the Grenadines. Seen here (from left to
right), are Committee Members Shernell Hadaway,
Ayana Solomon, Arielle Junelle Quow-James and
Donique Billingy, standing with founder of the
Phenomenal Woman Conference (center), Karen Hinds.
CARICOM YOUTH AMBASSADORS’ (S.V.G)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAY INVOLVED
Public Relations Officer of the CARICOM Youth
Ambassadors’ (S.V.G) Committee – Shanika John
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Male CARICOM Youth Ambassador S.V.G, Kishore
Shallow, was elevated to the role of Vice Dean,
Information and Communication. Kishore took up the
new appointment from June 1st 2014.
In this new role, he is expected to be the lead person in
disseminating information from the CYA Corps and to
strengthen the communication system already in place,
with new strategies to publicize all initiatives by the Youth
Corps. A key focus of the Vice Dean of Information and
Communication is to sensitize the public at large about
CARICOM. CYA Kishore would employ the technologies
available such as websites, social media and WhatsApp to
carry out his duties. He would also be coordinating various
public forums to engage persons in interactive discussions
about topics related to unifying the region and youth
empowerment.
Kishore is Cricket President
CYA Kishore Shallow on May 24th 2014 became the
President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket
Association (SVGCA). He was elected unopposed in a
special meeting called by affiliates of the association.
CYA Shallow in his capacity of President would lead an
executive of 10, and would be tasked with the full
operation of cricket in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A
broad scope of his duties includes: Development of local
cricket, development of players (male and female), and
executing regional and international tournaments on
behalf of the West Indies Cricket Board.
CYA Kishore is the youngest President in the
history of S.V.G Cricket, and also the youngest
President for any cricket association across the
region. He expressed his appreciation and
elation by the confidence trusted in him by the
affiliates: “It is an honour to be given such an
opportunity at my young age to make a
difference in my country. This is indeed a great
sign for the belief in youth, and it is definitely a
step in the right direction. I embrace this
responsibility with utmost enthusiasm and
optimism,” the new President declared.
The CYA’s S.V.G Committee extends
congratulations, and best wishes to Kishore in
his tenure as President!
Leading by Example: MALE CARICOM
YOUTH AMBASSADOR TAKES ON
NEW ROLES
Youth Ambassador and Vice Dean of
Information and Communication
(CYA Corp), Kishore Shallow
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The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ (S.V.G) Committee Members are involved.
You can be involved too…!
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Young Professionals Association (SVGYPA) is a non-profit organization
started by a group of like-minded young persons. SVGYPA was ultimately founded to encourage future leaders
through professional development, networking, and social opportunities. The organizations’ Mission reads:
“To establish a resourceful, sustainable, and inclusive society that supports the growth, learning, and
development of young professionals and entrepreneurs.”
The organization was launched on 4th May 2014, the theme of which was Building Blocks for Success, and the
keynote speaker was Vincentian Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle, the first black woman in the world to complete a
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Miami.
Chairman of the SVG Young Professionals Association, Kishore Shallow, spoke in contentment following the
launch: “It is an amazing accomplishment to have successfully launched SVGYPA after over one year of
planning. The notable turn out at the launch is substantiation that there are persons with progressive mindsets
willing and ready to engage in constructive programs,” said Shallow. He further complimented his other nine
Board of Directors who he mentioned, “have worked tremendously hard to bring this idea to fruition.”
SVGYPA will be hosting developmental seminars, mentorship and business incubator programs and more. The
organization now formally extends invitation for membership. Requirements for membership, along with
application guidelines are available at www.svgypa.org.
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“We have control of the choices we make, but we have no
control over the consequences of our choices.”
This timely reminder resonated at the St. Vincent and the
Grenadines Community College Graduation Ceremony on
24th June, 2014. The featured speaker was Youth
Ambassador Tamira Browne, giving noble advice to the
graduates in what many may consider to be a spirit-moving
address as Female CARICOM Youth Ambassador.
In another spasm of encouragement, she added that
“knowledge is not simply just power, but with our full
potential, we must ensure that knowledge is used to expand
our horizons.”
The S.V.G Community College’s graduation theme was
‘Education unlocks Potential; Dreams become Reality’.
Ambassador Browne inspires
hundreds!
“It is not a case of CARI-COME and CARI-GONE -
CARICOM is here to stay. We must continue to run
the race. Through those of us strategically positioned,
we must ensure that the merit of CARICOM never
goes away but that together all generations alike can
resound “I AM CARICOM, YOU ARE CARICOM,
and WE ARE CARICOM!” – Excerpt from
CARICOM Day Message 2014
On 4th July 2014, CARICOM celebrated 41 years
since signing the Treaty of Chaguaramas! To
celebrate the momentous achievement, the CYA
Corps saw it fit to ensure that all CARICOM
nationals identified themselves as members of
CARICOM. In a burst of creativity, the
Ambassadors embarked on the I AM
CARICOM campaign.
With a 3-minute-long audio-visual video
smeared across all social media site, the
Ambassadors brought the vision of an integrated
region to life. Students in Anguilla, lawyers,
athletes, radio personalities and entrepreneurs all
joined together to declare WE ARE CARICOM!
The video highlighted that no matter the member
state, level of education or profession, all must
join forces and skills to create the ideal Caribbean
Community. It was a perfect reminder that WE
ARE CARICOM!
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The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (S.V.G) and their Committee thank you for your continued
support. Look out for our next issue!
CARICOM YOUTH AMBASSADORS’ (S.V.G) COMMITTEE
Youth Affairs Department
Rose Place
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected]
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors SVG
@cyasvg