By S. Browne. Updated 5:05 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Two young Vincentians, Nyah James and Mya Cumberbatch, have been selected to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the upcoming Model United Nations Model (UN) in Trinidad and Tobago this November.
Model UN is an educational simulation of the United Nations, where students act as delegates representing different countries. Participants research global issues, debate policies, negotiate with other delegates, and draft resolutions, gaining experience in diplomacy, public speaking, and leadership.
The candidates were chosen through St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ inaugural Model United Nations (SVG Model UN) Delegate Selection, hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Vincent on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Frenches House. The event was designed to select two delegates to attend the 25th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain’s Model UN in November.
Five delegates — all past Interactors from the Interact Clubs of St. Vincent Girls’ High School and St. Martin’s Secondary School — took part. Aged between 17 and 19, they included Oscar Browne, Mya Cumberbatch, Sarai Samuel-John, Kyron Quashie, and Nyah James. Each participant delivered a prepared speech, gave an impromptu address, and participated in a panel discussion on issues of peace, human rights, and developmental challenges across local, regional, and international contexts.
Following the judges’ deliberations, James and Cumberbatch were selected to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the Model UN in Trinidad and Tobago.
The event was led by President Felicia Cumberbatch and Vice President Kimeisha Bailey, who also oversees the Youth Service portfolio, which includes the Interact and Rotaract clubs.
The judging panel comprised of Jeshua Bardoo, Kurt Dougan, Shernell Hadaway, and Dr. Resa Noel-McBarnett.
Special thanks were extended to the Rotary family of SVG, the parents of participants, and event sponsors and partners: Dental Arts Clinic, Tus-T Water, Koscab, Sir Errol Allen/Frenches House, along with others who contributed to the success of the selection exercise.
The Rotary Club of St. Vincent reaffirmed its commitment to investing in youth leadership development, providing young Vincentians with opportunities to engage in global discussions and represent their country with pride through these programmes.
The information was sourced from a press release sent to us by the Rotary Club of St. Vincent.
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