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Georgetown, Guyana — The Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition 2025 continued this morning, Friday, June 13, 2025, with the launch of Round Two, highlighting the eloquence and analytical depth of some of Guyana’s most promising young debaters.

Kicking off the day’s series of thought-provoking matchups, the Proposing Policy Forum Guyana Youth Group emerged victorious over the Gen Advocates Youth Group in Match One of Round Two, held in the Chamber of the Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown.

The debate, which began at 9:30 a.m., challenged participants to argue the moot: “Developed countries have a responsibility to fight global poverty.” Delivering compelling arguments in support of the motion, the Proposing Policy Forum Guyana Youth Group effectively dismantled the counterpoints raised by the Opposition, earning an impressive combined average score of 186.9 points, ahead of the Gen Advocates Youth Group’s 176.6 points.

The match not only showcased the exceptional calibre of youth advocacy but also saw Mr. Tyreese Pearson of the Proposing Policy Forum Guyana Youth Group receiving the Best Speaker Award for his outstanding presentation and persuasive delivery.

With this win, the Proposing Policy Forum Guyana Youth Group becomes the first team to advance to the third round of the 2025 competition.

Two additional debates are scheduled for today as the second round continues, promising even more intellectual rigour and spirited discourse.

For more updates and to watch upcoming debates live, follow the Parliament of Guyana’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

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