The winners of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory Creative Writing Competition were announced at the Alliouagana Festival of the Word on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The annual competition fosters a creative space that not only celebrates imagination but also raises awareness about volcanic and geo-hazards risks.
MVO Director Dr. Graham Ryan was on hand to present the winners with their certificates and prizes.
Category: Grade 1&2
- Winner: Kamu Thomas
- Runner up: Tae’ Rya Darroux
Category: Grade 3&4
- Winner: Jenice Skerritt
- Runner up: Elias Chambers
Category: Grades 5&6
- Winner: Anika Rodney
- Runner up (Tie): Ocean Forrester & A’zariah Patterson
Category: MSS
- Winner: Shekinah Persaud
- Runner up: Aiden Corbett
Adult Category
- Winner: Orletta 0’Donoghue
- Runner up: Tazia Darroux
Tazia Darroux was the runner-up in the adult category.
