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The Bermuda Debate Society will be sending a Bermuda delegation to participate in the World Schools Debate Championships in Cape Town, South Africa, starting on January 17th, 2012. Michael Cabot, Shannon Denham, Daniel Pell and Marcus Bean make up the team of young debaters. They will be accompanied by Ms. Christianna Hiles, their team coach, and Ms. Marisa Sharpe, an international adjudicator for the tournament.

This will be the first time that Shannon and Daniel have competed internationally. Michael and Marcus, however, both competed in the World Schools Debate Championships in Dundee, Scotland in August 2011.  The topics for debate this year will include issues concerning migration, human rights and political stability and democracy. These are all controversial topics in modern society and the members of the Bermuda Debate Society believe that it is essential that our youth are able to discuss these topics in an informed and intelligent manner. This is an excellent opportunity for the youth of Bermuda educationally, socially and culturally.

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