Carib Territory-born Medina Tyson has made Dominica proud when she placed second in the Senior Division of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Children’s Essay Competition.
Students for this year’s competition were invited to write an essay on the prompt: “What does sustainable tourism mean to your destination?”
Tyson was the only Dominican student to have landed a winning spot in the competition which attracted entries from 19 countries. She is expected to receive a monetary prize of US$1,500.
This is not the first time Tyson has impressed judges with her essay writing skills. Earlier this year she was among two Dominican students who came out on top of an essay writing competition organized by the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
The competition, which was held throughout the six OECS nations which the Embassy is accredited to, asked students to write on how studying in the United States would personally transform them and how they would give back to their communities.
Tyson, 15, a student of the North East Comprehensive School took the US$500 first prize when she impressed the judges with an insightful essay on her hopes to study medicine in the United States and her intention to use both her medical knowledge and the chance for interaction with indigenous North Americans to the benefit of her community.
Judges say she writes clearly with sensitivity and maturity.
Youn lady I am proud of u u made me very proud , I am a manager on the. Cruise line keep up the good work. I am from the Carib territory sailing with carnival
Press on to high highest
DEAREST GEM OF WAITIKUBULI;
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE. YOU HAVE A DIVINE MISSION TO REDEEM YOUR PEOPLE INTO THE JUSTCE THAT WAS DERAILED FROM YOUR PEOPLE. THE SURE PATH TO SUCH REDEMPTION IS THROUGH RIGHTEOUS EDUCATION AND APPLICATION.
WE ALL AWAIT AND WORK TOWARDS THOSE DAYS.
LONG LIVE THE KALINAGO PEOPLE
Carib Territory born ? sounds confusing,she is from the kalinago territory,congratulations miss Tyson,you are the overall winner of the essay writing competition !!!
ADMIN: Unless there is an official name change we have to use what is on the books. It was suggested that the name be changed but this has not been made official as yet.
Congratualtions!!! Keep up the good work.
keep doing what you do.. tremendous priviledges lay out there for those who work hard.. keep making us proud… smiles
keep up the good work Medina, you’re doing a fantastic job. I am proud of you.
HATS OFF SISTER! KEEP ON STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE.
is it possible that the essay be sourced so readers of DNO can be more inspired. CONGRATS.
while some try to get DOMINICA OF THE MAP some are making sure the world is informed of the abilities of DOMINICANS.
Congratulations!
Great job Medina. Thumbs up for Lighthouse Christian Academy.Keep it up.
CONGRATULATIONS
keep on shinning…..
Congratulations!!
DATS WONDERFUL NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND WISH U THE BEST OF LUCK AND SUCCESS IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS!!
Congrats sweety! You go girl. Make kalinagos proud. Reach for the stars