SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Saturday November 15, 2025, the Sint Maarten Youth Parliament continued their 2025 Annual Interscholastic Debate Competition (AIDC). This week's contest featured four schools: Milton Peters College, St. Maarten Academy, St. Dominic High School, Caribbean International Academy.
The first debate featured Milton Peters College against St. Dominic High with Milton Peters College defending the moot: “Every educational institution should be required to give students thorough instruction on online privacy and digital rights, and safe technology use.”
St. Dominic High emerged victorious in that contest. The title of Best Speaker was awarded to Gabriella Pauletta, the first speaker from Milton Peters College.
The second debate featured Caribbean International Academy against St. Maarten Academy, with St. Maarten Academy defending the moot: “The preservation of cultural heritage should not be the burden of our academic institutions.” St. Maarten Academy emerged victorious in that contest. The Best Speaker title was awarded to Awdja Bernabe, the first speaker from St. Maarten Academy.
The competition continues this coming Saturday, November 22 at 6:30 pm, with the Final Debate. The debate will feature St. Dominic High and St. Maarten Academy. St. Dominic High will defend the moot: “Our modern carnival does not serve to preserve our culture amongst our youth”
The debate will take place at the University of St. Martin, Room 202. Admission is US$ 2.00 and refreshments will be on sale. Come out and support your favourite team!
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