SVGCC debaters to compete in Dominica

FOUR STUDENTS representing the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) left the State yesterday March 5 to compete in this year’s Windward Islands Debating Competition (WIDC).

Zachary Richards, Casey De-Freitas, Deaney Gellizeau and Haronese Collins will compete in the weekend-long competition in Roseau, Dominica where they would address topics surrounding youth involvement in climate change, medicinal marijuana, and the political climate within the Caribbean.

This year’s competition is hosted by the Dominica State College (DSC) and would see participation from students representing the various state colleges of St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent & the Grenadines, and Dominica.

Local WIDC Chairperson and Deputy Director of the SVGCC, Eula Adams,expressed that the competition aids in the development of the students’ networking abilities, research capabilities, and oratory skills.

The students are accompanied by Adams, as well as Assistant Registrar, Juno Laborde and Lecturer, Tedra Kirby. The delegation is expected to return to SVG on Sunday March 8. The WIDC takes place in a different Windward Island each year.