Speaking at a campaign meeting in Siparia on April 14, UNC Deputy Leader Khadijah Ameen pledged a future United National Congress (UNC) government would prioritise children and youth in national development.

She said many young people are "falling through the cracks" due to the People's National Movement’s (PNM) mismanagement and neglect, but under the UNC, sustainable employment opportunities would be created for the nation's youth.

Ameen said youths are often both the perpetrators and victims of crime, and many who become involved in criminal activity are products of a failed system.