All Training and Workshop sessions are MANDATORY. Every Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm, unless otherwise indicated. Please note, the Assembly Legislature may adjust the training as necessary.
The debate is March 27th 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. at the Assembly Chamber, Jerningham Street, Scarborough.
Training sessions include: Parliamentary Procedures, Debating Skills and more. Additionally, you’ll receive tips on how to effectively debate for or against a motion and insights from subject matter experts, focusing on women, girls and healthcare.
Training sessions in: Parliamentary Procedures, Debating Skills, Research Techniques and more.
Interact with subject-matter experts. Get tips from professionals on how to effectively debate
FOR or
AGAINST a Motion.
The Assembly Legislature appoints which debaters are either FOR or AGAINST the Motion. You are
STRONGLY urged in your initial research phases to pull points and data from both sides until you are
assigned your position.
Below, is the MOTION that will be debated:
WHEREAS
the Tobago House of Assembly recognises that accessible and affordable childcare
is essential to the well-being of families, women’s participation in the workforce, and the longterm
sustainability of Tobago’s population;
AND WHEREAS
the absence of adequate childcare facilities places a disproportionate burden
on women, discourages family formation, and contributes to declining birth rates and population
growth challenges;
AND WHEREAS
the “Give to Gain” principle affirms that investing in childcare enables
women to balance work and family life, supports child development, and creates conditions
conducive to stable population growth;
BE IT RESOLVED
that this Honourable House calls for the expansion and equitable provision
of quality, affordable childcare facilities across Tobago;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Assembly promotes policies encouraging shared
caregiving responsibilities and work-life balance, recognising childcare investment
as a strategic response to social stability and population growth.
N.B. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Deadline:
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at Midnight
We’re thrilled about your willingness to participate!
See you soon,
Assembly Legislature Team
