Press Release From G2K - November 8, 2026
Sashana-Lee Edwards has been re-elected unopposed as President of Generation 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), at the organization's 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kingston on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Kayla Belnavis will return as General Secretary.
The AGM, which marked a pivotal moment of consolidation and strategic alignment for the political group, also saw the election of David Wright and Javon Moatt to the executive body as Vice Presidents. They will join incumbent Vice Presidents Chad Rattray and Kimone V. Roper to complete the leadership team tasked with steering the organization’s national mandate.
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| Most Honourable Juliet Holness. |
The proceedings culminated in a powerful joint Charge delivered by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, and Senator Rose Bennett Cooper. Both political stalwarts issued a resounding call to action, urging the gathered young professionals to anchor themselves within G2K's mission.
"You must find your purpose within this organisation and ensure that you re-double your efforts to engage and broaden the support base of the Jamaica Labour Party," the House Speaker urged.
Mrs. Holness and Senator Bennett Cooper heavily emphasized the unique responsibility resting on the shoulders of the affiliate's membership. They challenged the young professionals to look beyond traditional political organizing and actively devise innovative, policy-driven solutions to the contemporary social and economic challenges facing Jamaica today.
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| Senator Bennett Cooper |
"You will be the leaders of Jamaica in the years to come," the Charge underscored, reminding attendees that their current engagement is directly tied to the nation's trajectory. "The work that you do in your respective professional fields and within the political arena today will fundamentally shape Jamaica's future."
In her acceptance remarks, President Edwards expressed deep gratitude for the renewed mandate and reiterated G2K’s unwavering commitment to building an inclusive, intellectually rigorous, and forward-thinking movement that champions national development and solidifies the JLP's vision across the length and breadth of Jamaica.
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