Sunday, August 24, 2008

Congratulations!!


(left)Chloe enjoying a light moment after hearing the good news!!


Congratulations to Chloe Walker on securing a Barbados Scholarship!!

Chloe Walker a member of Team Action became one out of a handful of Barbados scholars for the year 2008 by achieving excellent grades in her Caribbean Advanced Profiency Examinations (C.A.P.E) over the last two years.

The former student of the Harrison College studied Sociology,History and English Literature as well as Communication and Caribbean Studies.

Congratulations from all of the members of Team Action Parliametary Assembly we are all truly happy for you and extremely proud of you!



We take this opportunity to wish you all success in your future endeavours!!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

We are Back!!

(left) right of photo is Speaker of the House Quincy Yarde (last spotted with plane tickets in hand)posing for a photograph with two unidentified
men, allegedly members of Team Action!!

Hi members, Team Action Parliamentary Assembly will reconvene on Friday 22nd of August at 4:30 p.m at The Harrison College.





Here is hoping you had a great summer,because we know who did!!


Three members of Team Action were caught wearing the 'vacation look' (consiting of big sunglasses and big smiles.) In an idyllic location not too far away.





The only question left unanswered is where was this photo taken?!!

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Team Action takes Vacation!!


(left)Making the most of the three week vaction break!!Speaker of the House Quincy Yarde (indicated by red arrow)at the Airport with plane ticket in hand.Where did he go?Now that's the question!!


Members pleased be informed that Team Action Parliamentary Assembly is now on summer vacation break!!





Yes you read that correctly,parliament is on summer vacation break !!




Parliament will resume on Friday the 22nd of August 2008 at 4.30 p.m at the Harrison College as is customary.





We also take this opportunity to wish that members enjoyed the recently concluded Crop Over Festival and that they enjoy the rest of their summer holiday!!





We thank you for your continued support of the organisation and look forward to seeing you refreshed and revitalised and ready to debate the issues of the day!!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Youth Symposium Update!!


(above) left Selwyn Kellman of First Caribbean Int'l going over the finer points of investments.


(middle left) Jason Carmichael of Ace Aquatics commanding attention during his session on leadership.


(below left)Sgt.Andre Goddard of the RBPF during his hard hitting presentaion on Respect and Responsibility.
















The Team Action Parliamentary assembly held its second annual National Youth Symposium on Wednesday June 11 2008 at the Grand Barbados Beach Resort.

The sessions for the day included leadership training done by Mr. Jason Carmichael an entrepreneur, Investment 1 on 1 facilitated by Mr. Selwyn Kellman a Portfolio Manager in Wealth Management with First Caribbean International Bank while Sgt. Andre Goddard attached to the Bridgetown Port Police station did a well received session in Respect and Responsibility. A session in social etiquette was also presented by Mr. Danny Babb.

The keynote speaker for the event was Minister of Education the Hon Ronald Jones. He lauded Team Action for the contribution it made to youth development thus far and encouraged the organization to continue to provide a positive avenue, through which youth could express themselves. The minister also noted that he himself had been a member of several youth organizations during is younger days and believed they had played a significant role in placing him were he is today.
The Minister advised the 28 participants present to beware of what he termed as “the demons” of drugs, sexual promiscuity and violent behaviour,he also noted that one should be confident in oneself without being arrogant and self-assured without being pompous.

During the whole day event which ran from 9 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon several presentations were made. Members Rachel Crichlow,Danny Babb and Andre Layne received Awards of Appreciation presented by former senator Mrs. Lynette Eastmond Parris. Sgt.Andre Goddard also received an award of appreciation for his continuous support of the organization. Participants in the day’s event made up of mostly members of Team Action and a number of members of The Garrison Octagon Debating Club received certificates of Participation.(PR)