Kelvin Simon Marks International Youth Day with Call for Greater Opportunities
St Mary’s South MP Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon has marked International Youth Day 2025 by urging greater investment in skills, leadership platforms and regional exchanges for young people.
The global observance, held under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, highlights the role of young people in advancing sustainable development goals. Simon said youth are “leaders, innovators and problem-solvers” who understand community challenges and have the energy to “drive real change.”
He stressed the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship and national development, and pointed to sports as a powerful tool for building teamwork, discipline and resilience.
Simon pledged to continue creating opportunities for young people in his constituency, adding that when youth thrive, “our whole nation — and our region — move forward.”
