Young Virgin Islanders Honored for Winning International Essay Awards

Four young Virgin Islanders were celebrated on Tuesday for their outstanding achievements in the international essay competition organized by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). The ceremony, held at Lockhart K-8 School, brought together Governor Albert Bryan Jr., tourism and education officials, cruise industry executives, parents, teachers, and community supporters to honor the students’ accomplishments. The honorees included Rachell Guzman Ramirez, who secured First Place in the Senior Division, and Tyler Ian Antonio Chung, who earned Second Place in the Junior Division. Also recognized were Senior Division participant Nafiah Yarborough and Junior Division participant J’Quan Walwyn. Their essays were judged as among the best across the Caribbean, Central America, 30 states, and Mexico. Governor Bryan commended the students for their impressive achievements and highlighted their role as representatives of the territory on an international stage. “Our winners represente...