Cedar International School was awarded Top Secondary School, while Enis Adams Primary School secured Top Primary School honors. Among special prize recipients, Sofia Rampersaud of Elmore Stoutt High School and Ava Ghiorse of Cedar International School were recognized as Best Speakers. Matthew Davies of Elmore Stoutt High School received both the Most Innovative Project award and the Judges’ Choice award. Nathan Daniel and Tzaddi Noel of Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School earned the Rising Star Award and Best Display. Zuri Samuel of Cedar International School won the Community Impact award, while the People’s Choice award went to a Mini-Hydroponic Garden project from Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School.

In the primary division, first-place winners included Kay-Den Percell of Enis Adams Primary School for Lower Primary Experiment, Dottie Whitting-Knight of Cedar International School for Upper Primary Experiment, Matthew Davis of Elmore Stoutt High School for Lower Primary Model, and Daundre Rhodes of Bregado Flax Educational Centre for Upper Primary Model.

In the secondary division, Alexandre Wilson of Cedar International School won Lower Secondary Experiment, while Ro’Elle Baird of Elmore Stoutt High School placed first in Upper Secondary Experiment. Kayden George and Tyler Phipps of Elmore Stoutt High School won Lower Secondary Model, and Malachi Thomas of the BVI Seventh-day Adventist School secured Upper Secondary Model. T’Koya Frett of Elmore Stoutt High School and Joslyn Walter of Bregado Flax Educational Centre won Lower and Upper Secondary Art, respectively.

The National Science and Innovation Fair, held as part of Education Month 2026, featured participation from 19 primary and eight secondary schools across public and private institutions. Students presented models, experiments and artistic interpretations, which were evaluated by a panel of educators, engineers, environmental specialists and other professionals.

Projects were judged on relevance to the theme, scientific application, originality and students’ ability to explain their research and findings.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro said the event plays a key role in student development.

“The National Science and Innovation Fair showcases what happens when curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking come together in our classrooms,” she said. “Events like this allow our students to explore real-world challenges, apply what they have learned, and develop the confidence to present their ideas and innovations.”

Education Officer for Science and Physical Education Mrs. Renee Weston-Caines said the fair supports both learning and career exploration.

“The fair promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, while encouraging students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics,” she said.

Public voting for the People’s Choice Award took place during the exhibition period, which was open to visitors on March 19 and March 20 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

Organizers said this year’s event placed increased emphasis on innovation and local problem-solving, with all models required to be fully functional.

The fair was supported by sponsors including the Guana Fund, Seven Seas, Oil Nut Bay, Unite BVI and Harneys.

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At just 10 years old, Alexandre Wilson is already rewriting what it means to be a young athlete from the Caribbean. The 2024 BVI Under-9 MVP, karate standout, and competitive chess player has taken his talents global—this summer, earning MVP and Best Shooter accolades at elite soccer camps in the United Kingdom.

Now, he’s aiming even higher—as a nominee in the 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year competition, a national bracket-style contest presented by Russell Wilson’s Why Not You Foundation, Colossal, 3BRAND, and Sports Illustrated.

Currently in the UK attending high-level summer camps, Alexandre has already stood out among campers, racking up awards for Most Valuable Player and Best Shooter — a reflection of his relentless drive and discipline.

“I just want to keep improving,” he said in a recent telephone interview with JTV. “Whether I’m in Tortola, the US or UK, I want to give my best every place I show up.”

That drive has defined Alexandre’s journey. At home in the BVI, he dominated last season’s youth soccer league, playing nearly every position and leading an underdog team to the finals of the BDO U-9 Tournament. His leadership and heart on the pitch earned him the league’s MVP title—one of the proudest moments of his budding career.

But Alexandre isn’t just an athlete—he’s a student of discipline. A 1st Kyu brown belt in karate under the Purple Dragon system, he’s one rank away from black, and credits martial arts for sharpening his focus and teaching him humility.

“Karate helps me stay grounded. It’s not just about strength—it’s about respect, teamwork, and discipline,” he said. “I’ve actually been demoted twice because, at times, I stopped treating it as a lifestyle and became just a routine student. But it humbled me and taught me valuable lessons I’ll never forget.”

He laughed, a little embarrassed. “It was tough—but worth it.”

He also plays chess competitively—another arena where his strategic thinking and patience shine through.

“Chess teaches me to slow down and think. I use that when I play sports too.”

Alexandre draws deep inspiration from his older brother, Stephan Deleon, a standout in basketball, soccer and karate who blazed the trail he now follows.

“Stephan did everything well, and I’ve always wanted to be like him,” Alexandre said. “He inspires me to train harder, to focus, and to go after what I want.”

He chuckled, then added with a grin, “And secretly, I want to surpass his records.”  The laugh lingered—but he clearly meant it.

Now, through the Youth Athlete of the Year competition, Alexandre’s story has the potential to reach a global audience. The initiative, which awards a $25,000 grand prize and a feature in Sports Illustrated’s 3BRAND campaign, is designed to spotlight youth who embody excellence on and off the field.

Voting is now live at AthleteOfTheYear.org, where supporters can cast one vote per day as athletes move through bracket-style rounds toward the finals.

TO VOTE FOR ALEXANDRE:
Visit https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/alexandre-a75b and vote once daily. Voting is open now.

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