The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) has wrapped up a robust, participatory electoral process to select its new Executive Committee, marking a fresh transition of leadership for the island nation’s leading youth governance advocacy body.
After a transparent voting process, Ezekiel Francois secured the position of President, bringing a forward-looking agenda focused on amplifying youth voices and strengthening parliamentary-style practice for young people across the country. He will lead alongside three newly seated executive members: Jordyn Roberts, who takes on the role of Recruitment and Mobilization Officer, tasked with expanding youth outreach and growing the organization’s membership; Lorianna Richards, who will serve as Projects and Events Officer, overseeing programming that connects young people to civic processes; and Janiyah Winston, who steps into the role of Financial Secretary to manage the association’s resources and fiscal operations.
In the announcement of the new leadership lineup, the association issued a public statement of gratitude to the outgoing executive team, whose years of commitment laid the groundwork for the organization’s current momentum. Special commendation was reserved for outgoing Immediate Past President Jessica Zouetr, whose strategic leadership and long-term vision significantly expanded NYPAAB’s reach and influence, setting the stage for sustained growth in the years ahead. The association also highlighted the key contributions of two other departing leaders: former Financial Secretary Amelia Williams and former External Affairs Officer Celine Edwards, both of whom advanced NYPAAB’s core mission of youth civic engagement over their terms.
With this leadership transition complete for initial positions, the organization noted that three additional executive roles—Vice President, General Secretary, and External Affairs Officer—will be filled via separate elections scheduled for a later date. Once those results are finalized, the full leadership team will take office to steer the association through its upcoming term, continuing its work to empower young people and foster meaningful civic participation in Antigua and Barbuda.
Across the transition, association representatives emphasized that every past and current member has played a critical role in building a dynamic, impactful youth parliament, and the organization remains committed to expanding its work as it enters this new chapter.