Sint Maarten Youth Parliament Annual Interscholastic Debate Competition Continues

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Saturday November 1, 2025, the Sint Maarten Youth Parliament continued their 2025 Annual Interscholastic Debate Competition (AIDC). This week's contest features four schools: Milton Peters College, St. Maarten Academy, St. Dominic High School, Caribbean International Academy.

The first debate featured St. Dominic High against St. Maarten Academy, with St. Dominic defending the moot: “Schools have a moral obligation to ban or severely restrict the use of generative AI tools to protect students from the risks of misinformation, bias, and data privacy issues..” St. Maarten Academy emerged victorious in that contest. The Best Speaker title was awarded to Tyrique Walsh, the second speaker from St. Dominic High School.

The second debate featured Milton Peters College against Caribbean International Academy, with Academy defending the moot: “Prioritizing the full inclusion of students with disabilities in all school activities can negatively impact the academic and social experience of other students.” Milton Peters College emerged victorious in that contest. The Best Speaker title was awarded to Jada Smith , the rebuttal from Milton Peters College.

The competition continues the following Saturday, November 15 at 6:30 pm, with two debates. The first debate will feature Milton Peters College and St. Dominic High. St. Dominic High will defend the moot: “Every educational institution should be required to give students thorough instruction on online privacy and digital rights, and safe technology use.”

In the second debate, Caribbean International Academy will compete against St. Maarten Academy, Caribbean International Academy defending the moot: “The preservation of cultural heritage should not be the burden of our academic institutions.”

The debates 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!