The Optimist Club of George Town, Grand Cayman will allow participants to speak for a few minutes on the topic, “Why my Voice is Important”.
Club president Mark Ray said prizes will be awarded for first through third place, including US$500, US$350 and US$150, respectively. In addition, the winner goes on to represent the Cayman Islands at the district oratorical contest in Jamaica later this year.
For the fifth consecutive year, Cabinet Minister Rolston Anglin has thrown his support behind the efforts.
“The work of the Optimist Club complements the work of the ministry of education and other ministries, organisations and groups that work with young people,” Mr. Ray said. “Minister Anglin has been in attendance at all of the previous oratorical contests, and his on-going support therefore serves as a reminder that we all have a part to play in providing the best possible opportunities for the youth in the Cayman Islands.”
The deputy premier thanked the Optimist Club for their “unexpected, but very much appreciated gesture” and commended the club for the consistent quality of the contest.
“This contest is one that we should encourage our young people at secondary school to be a part of,” he added. “Speech is an integral part of our English curriculum and activities such as these that supplement the good work being done by our teachers should be encouraged to grow and blossom.”
Further information, call 927-9070 or 916-2844.
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