Model United Nations Competition

The 6th Annual Model United Nations Competition was held on Wednesday April 16 at UVI St.Croix campus between the St.Croix and St.Thomas students in Dr Kula Francis Political Science class. The four students from St.Thomas representing Jamaica were Christel Brandy, Michael Charles, Desiree Lettsome and Verlyndah Roger, the St.Croix students representing Belize were Akeem McIntosh, Samantha Roberts,Sheniqua Slader and Berle Wallace.

The student delegates were judged on their written presentation, verbal presentation, poise, speech, eye contact, response to question and logical arguments. The judges were PDG Rupert Ross Jr, AG Debra Howell, PAG David A Beck, PP Jacqui Heyliger, Ms Judy Molloy, Mr Arol Abel, and MS Charlene Springer. UVI President Dr David Hall, VI Delegate Donna Christensen, Senate President Shawn Maloneand AG Debra Howell made opening remarks.

Both teams had outstanding presentations and discussions and the St.Croix team won the competition and get to keep the trophy on St.Croix for the next year. UVI Dean Dr Simon Jones-Hendrikson presented the delegates with their awards and the winning team with the trophy.

St.Thomas and St.Croix teams

 St.Croix Teams with Dean Dr Simon Jones-Hendrickson