NYC General Assembly Scheduled for this Weekend

The National youth Council and youth from across the island will meet on Saturday for its long awaited general assembly

President of the council and current sitting DLP senator Jasiah Benoit says it’s been a humbling experience for him however he will be passing on the baton to another cadre of youth with experience to help move the youth of Dominica forward

He says strategic partnerships have been very fundamental to the success of the NYC over the years.

Benoit says he is happy to see a fervent interest by the youth to take up leadership roles and represent the other youth of the island locally and regionally.

Outgoing President of the National youth Council senator Jasiah Benoit

Meanwhile Public Relations officer Paul Baron says the assembly was pushed back because of the effects of hurricane Maria which struck the island in September last year.

The general assembly was slated for September 30^th 2017

Public relations officer of the NYC Paul Baron

The general assembly of the council will be held at the Newtown Primary school from 10 am