Jessica speaks to the crowd before the evening session. The community joined the campers at the
school for the sessions, many of which were broadcast, including the opening and closing, the
concert, as well as discussions on regional and international issues, family violence and a religious
service.
Miss Williams from St. Kitts speaks out during the discussion on family violence - broadcast live on
Youth FM.
A community church service was broadcast live on Youth FM. Even our technician joined the
service.
Youth FM was featured on two national television broadcasts during the camp. Here Bing brings
the popular Guiness Power Show to a live Youth FM broadcast.
Each morning Youth FM began the day with a devotion. This continued the tradition requested by
the community of Overland during Camp 1995.
The popular Vincentian group, DRAGS (Dynamic Rhythm and Arts Group in Solidarity)
performed live on Youth FM at the camp concert. Supporting local and regional culture is an
essential function of community radio.
Natasha was one of many young women who produced programming on Youth FM.
Delroy Haywood performed many tasks on Youth FM from climbing on rooftops to move the
antenna to producing programming to teaching others how to use the equipment. Here's a quote
from Delroy's story in the camp newsletter. "The advantages of having a community radio station
are equally dispersed. Villagers are more aware of the activities that go on in the village and they
also realize that community work is essential and is of vital importance in the "survival" of any
community. We, the announcers or trainees are more adequately trained in effective radio
communication. We have also learned how to give out relevant information and most importantly
the skill of capturing our listeners' undivided attention. We, the announcers aspire and pledge to
pass on our skills to others who are willing to learn more about the technique of efficient and
effective radio communication and broadcasting."
CASH from St. Vincent and Shirley from St. Lucia present a program from the "studio" in a
classroom. Programs were broadcast at regular intervals throughout the day - including
broadcasts of events in the main hall.
Volunteers from the U.S. Peace Corps were interviewed by Israel Bruce on NYC Youth FM -
Belair community radio.
