The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation successfully hosted the 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism Speech Competition Finals on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Bahamas Harvest Church, West Campus. Xaria Ingraham of Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Academy in Grand Bahama emerged as the overall winner of the national competition.
Finalists delivered speeches centered on the theme, “The 3 New S’s of Caribbean Tourism: Smart Technologies, Sustainable Practices, and Social Inclusion.” Each participant presented a prepared speech and responded to a mystery question, showcasing both their knowledge and their ability to think on their feet under pressure.
The top three winners of the 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism Speech Competition were Xaria Ingraham of Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Academy in Grand Bahama, who captured first place and received an all-expense-paid trip to the CTO Youth Congress, a $700 cash prize, and a trophy. Her school was also awarded $700 and a floating trophy. Malique Campbell of Admiral Ferguson Senior High School / Virtual School in Crooked Island secured second place, earning a $500 cash prize and a trophy, with his school receiving $500 and a plaque. Third place went to Brazil Roache of St. Anne’s School in New Providence, who received a $300 cash prize and a trophy, while her school was awarded $300 and a plaque.
Xaria Ingraham succeeded Orlandria Pinder of Central Eleuthera High School, who held the Junior Minister of Tourism title in 2024.
Source: Min. of Tourism Bahamas
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