After winning the 2017 competition hosted by the Canadian High Commission, two young people were given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of the High Commissioner.

Nineteen-year-old Antiguan, Rose-Marie Reynolds, and 16-year-old Christopher Brathwaite from Barbados, placed first and second respectively, which led them to hold the posts of High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner.

The competition, which was held to raise awareness of women’s issues, was such a success last year, that the High Commission of Canada has decided to hold it once again.

The competition has officially been launched this week and young persons between the ages of 16 and 19 from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, are invited to send a 60-90 second video, telling the High Commission of Canada how they can become a champion for women’s rights in the region.

The winners will assume the role of High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner of Canada on Thursday, March 8, which is also International Women’s Day.

For more information log on to the High Commission of Canada’s Facebook page @CanadainBarbados or @CanadainOECS.