Youth Creativity Supports Conservation: Winners of the “Name the Mommy Turtle” Competition Awarded
Published: Jun 16, 2026
The winners of the Tourism Trinidad Limited “Name the Mommy Turtle” Competition received their prizes today as part of Sea Turtle Awareness Month activities.
Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism, the competition challenged students to name a featured nesting turtle. The initiative aimed to foster creativity among youth while promoting the importance of sea turtle conservation.
The winners are:
• 1st Place: Pavana Gangapersad – St. Paul’s Hardbargain R.C. School (Winning Name: KAWI)
• 2nd Place: Ruqayya Muhammed – Balmain Presbyterian School (Winning Name: KAIRYPSO)
• 3rd Place: Javier Grainger – St. Patrick’s Newtown Boys’ R.C. School (Winning Name: CALYPSEA)
Prizes were presented by Dr. Colin Gosine, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism. Dr. Gosine acknowledged the winners for their participation and their role in highlighting environmental awareness.
Tourism Trinidad Limited congratulates the winners and thanks all participating students for supporting the protection of Trinidad and Tobago’s sea turtles.