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The stage is set, the participants are primed, and anticipation fills the air as curtains open on the highly anticipated Speaker's National Debating Competition 2024.

Spanning May 14 – 21, 2024, this prestigious event brings together the finest debaters from across the nation to showcase their eloquence, wit, and intellectual prowess on a myriad of pressing topics. Hosted in the Chamber of the Public Buildings, Brickdam, this year's competition promises to be a captivating display of critical thinking and persuasive argumentation.

Three round-one matchups are scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. respectively. 

The Speaker's National Youth Debating Competition has been recognised as a platform for young minds to engage in constructive dialogue, challenge perspectives, and foster a culture of reasoned discourse. This competition acts as a feeder into the Annual Youth Parliament.

From fiery exchanges to thought-provoking arguments, the competition promises to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression on all who attend. As participants vie for top honors, spectators can look forward to witnessing the future leaders of tomorrow in action.

The Speaker's National Youth Debating Competition 2024 invites members of the public to join the action remotely via Livestream or on the Parliament of Guyana’s social media pages. We encourage everyone to engage with the debates by leaving comments which will be shared during the debates.

For more information about the Speaker's National Youth Debating Competition, please visit https://www.parliament.gov.gy/

or the Parliament's Social Media pages: 

 https://www.facebook.com/guyana.parliament/ 

https://www.instagram.com/guyanaparliament/