The winners of the MVO Creative Writing Competition 2024 were announced on Saturday, November 17, 2024, at the Alliouagana Festival of the Word.
Participants submitted original works around the theme “Guardian of the Volcano”.
MVO Director Dr. Graham Ryan was on hand to present the certificates and prizes to the winners.
The winners are as follows:
Adults
1st Place: Tazia Darroux
2nd Place: Sotonye Dublin-Thomas
3rd Place: Orletta O’Donoghue
MSS 3rd Form – 5th Form
1st Place: Amara O’Donoghue
(Tie) 2nd Place: Randia Fenton, Aidin Corbette
Primary Grade 5-6
1st Place: Khassidy Wade
2nd Place: Jessica Watts
3rd Place: Krisani Aymer
Primary Grade 3-4
1st Place: Emme Howe
2nd Place: Earleney Browne
(Tie) 3rd Place: Shania Walters, Deangelo Dyer
Primary Grade 1-2
1st Place: Earl Browne
2nd Place: Zekia Woodley
(Tie) 3rd Place: Kehlise Wade, Arya Duberry
The MVO thanked everyone who participated and shared their creativity. “Your stories continue to inspire and remind us of the deep connections we have with our island and its volcano,” they said.
