 In an inspiring gesture of community engagement, Shanice Butcher, the crowned 2023 Carnival Queen, has been sharing her life story of overcoming hurdles and beating the odds. Butcher, an avid advocate of the youth and other social causes, has consistently used her voice to call for resistance to the stigmatization and stereotyping of individuals. Emphasizing the need for second chances and using herself as a prime example, the Carnival Queen sought to bring positivity and encouragement to the young women who frequented the new beginning's transit home. People go from many experiences and those experiences may not be the best. And coming from somebody who can resonate with the girls at the transit home, who basically go through a lot in their life, I believe that second chances are something that is necessary and considering the fact that I was able to get a second chance to tell my story and take back control of my life. I just wanted to come today and just allow them to see that their experiences in life should not define them and should not also limit them. Via a moving and motivational talk hosted on November 18, 2023, Queen Butcher encouraged the girls never to give up, but to dig deep instead, believing themselves and their potential and consistently rise above adversity. The impromptu time of the activity was attributed to the unexpected arrival on island of an esteemed colleague and distinguished inclusion, expert in self-discovery, Dr. Jackie Evans Phillips. It's always been a mission of mine to come back home and create a difference. I have an organization called the Dream Big College and we are on a mission to empower girls to be change makers by helping them decrease anxiety and depression. And so working today with those girls here was really, really, really a pleasure, really helping them discover the girl power gems. Letting them know that inside of them that they are gems and no matter what their circumstances are, no matter what they've been through, that there is greatness inside of them. Apart from the motivational talk, Queen Shannis Butcher has proposed a Christmas decorating event aimed at bringing festive cheer to the occupants of the new beginning's transit home. She believes that the proposed initiative will bring smiles to the faces of young residents and contribute to fostering a sense of togetherness and given during the holiday season. From the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, Gervoy Marius.