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Asia-Leigh Llewellyn Takes Home First Prize in Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition
The BVI Tourist Board has revealed the talented winners of the highly anticipated Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition.
The announcement was made today on their official Facebook page, generating excitement and applause from participants and supporters alike.
This year, children between the ages of 7 and 12 were encouraged to unleash their creativity and participate in this engaging competition. The incentive to win incredible prizes and have their artwork featured on the cover of the 2023 Anegada Lobster Fest “Flap Book” and across various vibrant social media platforms added an extra layer of motivation for these budding artists.
🥇 In first place, Asia-Leigh Llewellyn from Leonora Delville Primary School claimed the grand prize of a 55-inch Curved Samsung Series 9 4K Smart TV. .
🥈 Tiffany Faulkner from Claudia Creque Educational Centre secured second place and won the coveted PS5, 5 Disk Edition.
🥉 Alana Singh from Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary Division claimed third place and was awarded a 10th Generation Apple iPad.
🏅 Ah’Jenai Evans from Elmore Stoutt High School earned fourth place and received an HP Laptop – FQ104NR 14 inch.
🏅 Cameron Todman from Alexandrina Maduro Primary School secured fifth place and won a 14-inch HP Laptop.
🏅 Jaida Hypolite from Elmore Stoutt High School claimed sixth place and earned a Kindle Fire.
The Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition not only showcases the incredible talent of young artists but also enhances the overall excitement and creativity of the renowned festival. The BVI Tourist Board expresses its gratitude to all the participants, whose exceptional artistic abilities made the judging process a challenging one. Each artwork reflected the immense talent and potential of the British Virgin Islands’ young artists.
Looking ahead, the BVI Tourist Board eagerly anticipates future editions of this competition, as it continues to captivate audiences and showcase the vibrant talent that the British Virgin Islands has to offer.
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British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Welcomes New Leadership
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced new appointments to its governing board, with Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC stepping in as Chairman and Ms. Patlian Johnson as Commissioner. The appointments, confirmed by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, mark a new chapter for the commission as it seeks to strengthen the territory’s financial services sector.
Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC has been appointed to a three-year term as Chairman, effective August 1, 2024. A seasoned legal expert with a distinguished career, Farara currently serves as a Commercial Court Judge for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and leads the litigation team at the BVI office of COLLAS CRILL, formerly Farara Kerins. Farara’s prominence in the legal community is further highlighted by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 1996, cementing his standing as a leading figure in the Virgin Islands Bar and the broader Eastern Caribbean.
Ms. Patlian Johnson will serve a one-year term as Commissioner, also beginning on August 1, 2024. Johnson, a Strategy and Policy Advisor with extensive experience, currently holds the position of National Coordinator for the UNDP Project Office. She brings an impressive academic background, including a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
The pair will replace outgoing Chairman Mr. Robin F. Gaul and Commissioner Mr. Melvin A. Turnbull, whose terms have concluded. Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), praised the new appointments, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Mr. Farara and Ms. Johnson to the BVIFSC Board of Commissioners. Their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the financial services sector.”
Smith also expressed gratitude to the departing board members for their significant contributions to the growth and stability of the territory’s financial services industry. According to the Government Information Service (GIS), these appointments underscore the Virgin Islands’ commitment to maintaining a well-regulated and competitive financial services sector.
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