NATIONAL DEBATERS' WEEK (NDW) 2023
NDW, which will run from October 7-14, 2023, will see a heightened level of activities all aimed at shining an intense spotlight on the relevance of debate for Jamaica’s social, cultural, political and economic development.
NDW 2023 is fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Youth
(MOEY), along with numerous tertiary institutions and private sector entities across
Jamaica. NDW is instituted by way of a proclamation from The Office of His Excellency,
the Governor General of Jamaica. National Debaters’ Week (NDW) 2023 is celebrated
under the theme “Debate HYPE (Harnessing Youthful Potential and Erudition)”.
Who We Are - More Than Debate
Guided by its mission to foster empowerment through debating, public speaking, and critical thinking in Jamaica, The Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE) Limited has achieved significant success and continues to provide invaluable expertise in communication skills development through these four (4) main dimensions:
Debating, Public Speaking, and Critical Thinking Training
Debate Adjudication Services
Planning and Administration of Debate and Public Speaking Competitions
Citizen Empowerment and Conflict Resolution
What We Do - Empowering The Future


“Building a Better Jamaica through Debating, Public Speaking, and Citizen Empowerment"
The programme year 2023-2024 will be a great year for JADE and our partners! We invite you to join the excitement by becoming a sponsor in one of our four (4) attractive partnership packages. We have several projects and programmes across Jamaica with lucrative entitlements geared towards maximizing the promotional benefits to your company. Embrace Corporate Social Responsibilty in a unique way by empowering minds, encouraging critical thinking and providing the invaluable tools of proper communication.