The Ministry of Tourism, Heritage and Creative Industries has announced the winners of the 2013 National Tourism Public Speaking Competition held earlier today, (Thursday, July 11, 2013)

First place was awarded to Renita Shivnauth (Saint Joseph’s Convent); second place went to Quilee Simeon (Saint Mary’s College) and third place went to Devon Gabriel (Saint Mary’s College).

“The ministry would also like to thank the many sponsors once again as well as the following judges: Senator Berthia Parle, Mrs. Onel Sandford-Belle, Mr. Ian Herman and Mr. Cuthbert Didier,” a press release stated.

Photo shows Permanent Secretary Donavon Williams with winners.