Two young Grenadian parliamentarians have carried their nation’s voice to one of the Commonwealth’s most prominent youth governance gatherings, wrapping up a week of global dialogue focused on emerging threats and opportunities for democratic systems in the digital age. Tariq Miller and Kerri Ann Marrast represented Grenada at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP13), held this year in Sydney, Australia, joining more than 50 young leaders from 50+ member nations across the bloc.
This year’s flagship youth governance event centered on the timely theme of “Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, bringing emerging debates around AI’s dual impact on democratic institutions to the forefront of the Commonwealth’s youth agenda. Over the seven-day gathering, delegates took part in mock parliamentary debates, skills-building leadership workshops, and cross-national dialogues designed to equip the next generation of leaders with tools to address 21st-century governance challenges. For Grenada, Miller and Marrast brought forward unique small-state perspectives to conversations about how AI can strengthen inclusive governance, as well as the disproportionate risks that unregulated AI poses for smaller developing democracies.
Following the conclusion of CYP13, Grenada’s Ministry of Youth issued a public statement congratulating the two delegates for their successful participation and for upholding Grenada’s reputation on the global Commonwealth stage. “We are incredibly proud of Tariq and Kerri Ann for amplifying the voices of Grenada’s young people at this critical international forum,” the ministry noted in its statement.
Beyond international participation, Grenada’s Youth Parliament Programme is gearing up for a key domestic milestone: national elections for new youth representatives are scheduled to take place across the country this December. The upcoming process will give the highest-performing debaters from each of Grenada’s parish-level youth parliaments the chance to campaign among their peers, win election to the national body, and take on two core roles: advocating for youth-led policy priorities to national government leaders, and serving as official youth ambassadors to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
For young Grenadians and community members seeking additional details about the upcoming national election or the broader Youth Parliament Programme, officials with the Ministry of Youth and Sports have shared multiple contact points. Interested parties can reach the ministry via phone at 1 (473) 440-6917, extension 22017, or follow the ministry’s official social media channels for ongoing updates and announcements.
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