Youth Expression: Essay Rap and Poster Competition

NEWS RELEASE: Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence Successfully Host First Youth Expression: Essay Rap and Poster Competition

The Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence (DMHSD) hosted its first annual Youth Expression: Essay, Rap and Poster competition under the theme, “Help for today, hope for tomorrow”.

The event was aimed at creating awareness about the important public health issue of underage drinking and to encourage individuals and families to get help for alcohol or drug related problems.

The event was held on Monday, March 02, 2015 at the Gustavus Lightbourne Auditorium, Providenciales.

Members of the audience witnessed an array of talented performers who showcased not only their artistic ability, but also demonstrated their leadership in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse.

Winners for the various categories were a follows:

1^st Place- Jonathan Hosey (Shinning Stars)

2^nd Place – Xavier Malcolm (Ona Glinton Primary)

3^rd Place – Samarii Missick (Ona Glinton Primary)

1^st Place- Daveon Durham (Enid Capron Primary School)

2^nd Place- Fredline Morency (Enid Capron Primary School)

3^rd Place- Raheem Hall (Iris Stubbs Primary School)

1^st Place- Rashaundra Cooke (Marjorie Basden High)

2^nd Place- Claudenise Jean (Marjorie Basden High)

3^rd Place- Htenneb Williams ( Wesley Methodist School)

1^st Place- Luywine Francis (H J Robninson High)

2^nd Place- Joel Occius (Marjorie Basden High)

3^rd Place- Natalia Rigby (Marjorie Basden High)

Judges included: Bennett Williams, Charlotte Chapman and Dwight Outten- Art Competition, Lynette Higgs, Tatianna McTaire and Edwin Taylor-Essay Competition and Romaine Pinnock, Twiston Forbes and Sophia Thomas- Rap Competition.

Contestants were judged in general for creativity, originality, interpretation of the theme and overall presentation.

The Department wishes to thank all the schools that participated and everyone who helped to make the event a success.

Special thanks also goes out to the following sponsors:
Do It Center, Caribbean Management, Islandcom, Provo Water, Lew 1 Shipping, First Caribbean,
K K & T Rentals, and Royal Jewels