The Office of Disaster Management hosted its Second Annual Public Speaking Competition in Disaster Risk Management, and it was a successful and impactful event. The competition took place on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Office of Disaster Management.
Participants debating
The ODM extends heartfelt appreciation to all participating schools, their dedicated teachers, and supportive parents for making this event truly memorable. Special thanks are extended to our generous sponsors:
Springfield Trading Ltd., H.H.V. Whitchurch, and Do It Center, whose contributions made this competition possible.
Participants:
- Convent High School – Osa-Marie Hunter
- Wesley High School – Niola Alleyne
- Northeast Comprehensive School – Kherna Stevens
- St. Mary’s Academy – Kaelan Matthew
- Dominica Grammar School – Tamar Winston
Competition Results:
- 1st Place: Dominica Grammar School – Tamar Winston
- 2nd Place: St. Mary’s Academy – Kaelan Matthew
- 3rd Place: Northeast Comprehensive School – Kherna Stevens
Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding presentations and continued commitment to building a culture of disaster resilience!
Rayburn Blackmoore, the Minister responsible for National Security, congratulated the students for taking the “bold step” in research and taking part competition and urged them to continue to be “watchdogs of the environment.”
