The diocese of St. John’s Basseterre (Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat and British Virgin Islands) held Jamboree 2009 from August 1 to 9 in Antigua.

One hundred and ninety young people from the seven islands of the diocese attended. The theme was Young and Alive in Christ - fanning a new flame.

Youth from the British Virgin Islands in a Jamboree activity.

There were lively discussions as such topics as vocations, youth and crime, youth and sexuality, and the history and culture of the islands were dealt with. Among those who spoke to the young people were Antiguan Parliamentary Speaker of the House, Hon. Gisele Issac, Antigua’s Ambassador for Latin America, Joanne Underwood and Fr Ignatius Cetoute. Beside discussions and talks, Jamboree participants went sightseeing, had a games night and a “rising star” show.

They also joined Vitus, the diocese’s Carnival troupe, for the annual celebrations.

The jamboree ended with a closing Mass celebrated by Frs Cetoute and George Williams, permanent delegate for the diocese.

A youth participating in the diocese’s Carnival troupe, Vitus.

PHOTOS: Fr Tony Jeroncic.