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‘We are small but mighty’! Charity Rymer speaks in UK parliament

Charity Rymer. (Photo provided)

If Charity Rymer’s presentation in the United Kingdom (UK) House of Commons is anything to go by, the BVI’s future is looking quite bright.

The young Virgin Islander who resides in the UK, delivered an address to the UK Youth Parliament on the impact climate change has on the BVI . She made history as the first Virgin Islander ever to speak in the UK House of Commons.

During her address, Charity shared the devastating impact the 2017 hurricanes had on the BVI and the costly burden youth will have to bear to rebuild the territory to withstand unwelcomed natural disasters.

“Climate change sweeps across all areas of the lives of Virgin Islands Youth: our education, our food security, our paths to employment and entrepreneurship, our mental and physical health,” Rymer said.

“But even though the future is uncertain, I am still hopeful. For even though we are small, we are mighty.”

Young Virgin Islanders living in the UK were invited to submit applications to the BVI London Office to be considered for this unique opportunity.

On the directive of the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament, (VIYP) Sharie de Castro, candidates were interviewed by a panel consisting of the Members of the VIYP and its Secretariat.

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  1. E. Leonard says:

    Congrats to Charity Rymer! She delivered an exceptional presentation at the UK’s Youth Parliament at the House of Commons. Like the mythical Sankofa bird, she reflected on the past and with a skillful lead in, she hone in on current and emerging events with the poised and clarity of a seasoned veteran. Well done. A diamond in the rough and rising star with a bright future.

    With her exemplary & sterling performance, she represented the VI well and all Virgin Islanders should be beaming with pride. The future of the VI lies with Gen Z, Gen Alpha and follow Gens yet unborn. The Silent Gen, Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials have the responsibility to set up the framework for passing the baton flawlessly to them.

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  2. Dad says:

    Excellent.

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  3. @ DAD says:

    ALL RESPECT TO YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER AND MAY THE LORD BLESS, GUARD AND PROTECT HERE FROM SET OF IMPOSTERS WHO IS RUNNING HER COUNTRY, SHE IS VERY FORTUNATE / AN 11 YEARS SCHOOL G IRL AND HER DAD WAS GUNNED DOWN A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO , AND THE KILLERS AND THOSE WHO KNOW WHO THEY ARE ARE FREE AMONGST US WITH THEIR MHIUTHS SHUT . SO IF THE SO CALLED LEADERS HAS NO HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WITHIN THEM , THEN ALL SHE SAID WOULD LIKE DUST IN THE WIND / BECAUSE THE DRUGS / GUNS MURDERS ETC CONTINUES , SAD TO SAY IT BUT ITS THE TRUTH / THE PEOPLE ARE THEIR SERVANTS

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  4. Congrats says:

    Job well done but I hate that English accent.. so yucky!

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  5. Ausar says:

    ..Oh how radiant, are our daughters!!!

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  6. lillian says:

    wow how can they do critics about uk language when theirs are so understandable and locked of grammmar!!! oh jesus!

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  7. Rubber Duck says:

    The language is English, she speaks it well.

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  8. @Lillian says:

    One person makes a stupid comment and you come with this? You are no different a species that he/she is. Roll eyes!

  9. The 4 truth says:

    We are very small, very beautiful, very hateful, very corrupt..Speak the truth you get respect..

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  10. The TRUTH says:

    @Lillian maybe you should try some grammar yourself.

  11. Norman at Large says:

    I’m happy to hear that our beloved BVI Islander, Ms. Rhymer has received such a platform.

    Well Done.

    Norman /Anegada

  12. Norman says:

    I’m happy to hear that our beloved BVI Islander, Ms. Rhymer has received such a platform.

    Well Done.

    Norman /Anegada

  13. Might how ? says:

    I am happy for the young lady. Quite an opportunity. I wonder what metric was referenced to consider the BVI mighty. I am at a loss. Small yes. Mighty ?? I guess she felt the need to exalt.

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