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SLNYC Nominations Now Open

Press Release:- Nominations are officially open for positions on the Executive Board for the Saint Lucia National Youth Council (SLNYC) 2021 – 2023. The SLNYC is a democratic, independent, non-governmental organization made up of youth and student organizations. The Executive Board comprises seven positions namely:  President  1st Vice President  2nd Vice President  General Secretary  Assistant General Secretary  Treasurer  Public Relations Officer Youth and Student Organizations are therefore invited to nominate competent young people to fill in the various positions on or before the stipulated deadline of Monday 15th November 2021. Once candidates are

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