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Georgetown - In an exhilarating display of knowledge, critical thinking, and public speaking skills, the Port Kaituma Youth Group emerged victorious against the Aishalton Secondary School Youth Group in match 8, round one of the Speaker's National Youth Debating Competition 2023.

The Kaituma Youth Group’s stellar performance secured them the final spot in the quarter-finals of the competition, catapulting their team to familiar heights.

The moot for this debate was, “All public protests should be banned.”

Ms. Andrea Marslowe of the winning Port Kaituma Youth Group copped the Best Debater award for this matchup.

The combined average scores for the judges were as follows: for the Proposition, the Aishalton Secondary School Youth Group, 177.9 points, and 208.6 points for the Opposing side, the Port Kaituma Youth Group.

This year's Competition has seen intense debates on a range of topics, providing a platform for young minds to voice their opinions and engage in meaningful discourse.

The quarter-finals of the Speaker's National Youth Debating Competition are scheduled to take place from July 4 - 6, 2023. The eight formidable teams vying for a place in the semi-finals are as follows:

• The Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organisation                                              
• The Guyana Kindness Movement     
• The Leguan Progressive Youth Organisation                        
• The Port Kaituma Youth Group                                                         
• The Stewartville New Horizon Master Guide and Pathfinder Club
• The University of Guyana’s Students’ Society (UGSS) Tain Campus
• The Young Influencers                      
• The Youth Arise

 Undoubtedly, the stage is set for a fierce battle of wits and intellect as these talented debaters continue their quest for victory and recognition in this prestigious national Competition.