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CYPCC to assist St Lucia with peace building initiative
Released:  25 September 2008
The successful implementation of the initiative will allow the roll out of recommendations put forward by CYPCC at the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in Sri Lanka in April.

CYPCC, new Grenada Government pursue closer collaboration
Released:  22 September 2008
"The officials acknowledged the need to identify and define priority areas for youth development and requested CYPCC’s support towards this initiative."

Regional Director praises the sterling performances of the athletes
Released:  22 August 2008
"To date, Caribbean countries in the Commonwealth have notched up more than a dozen medals"

Youth empowerment critical for youth leadership
Released:  20 August 2008
Guyana's Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds joined young people from around the Caribbean to celebrate International Youth Day

CYPCC participates in International Youth Day activities
Released:  14 August 2008
"Climate Change and other environmental issues highlighted "

CYP Caribbean Centre commended
Released:  4 August 2008
The work of the Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre (CYP) continues to receive commendation, the most recent being from the Barbados Minister of Youth

35 young people benefit from Participatory Research Training
Released:  4 August 2008
Thirty five young people representing a number of youth groups benefited from a five-day training workshop on Participatory Learning Techniques as part of a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre (CYPCC) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs of Barbados

Government of Barbados, CYPCC host youth dialogue
Released:  17 July 2008
"The National Forum will be preceded by a series of community-based consultations to be facilitated by a team of local youth leaders."

Guyana’s President supports CYP centre of excellence
Released:  11 July 2008
"CYPCC has had a long and fruitful relationship with the people of Guyana through its local partner the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport"

Commonwealth initiative to boost youth empowerment
Released:  3 July 2008
"The corporate sector in Dominica was urged to get onboard and help expand the programme so that many more young people will benefit."