Kingstown, St Vincent – The Lions Club St. Vincent South, in collaboration with FLOW
SVG, is set to host the highly anticipated National Secondary Schools Public Speaking
Competition Final on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. The event will take place at the
Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown, starting at 7:00 PM
The six (6) finalists met on October 22nd, 2024 with the Lions Club’s Public Speaking
Committee and sponsor, FLOW SVG representative, at Computec’s conference room in
Kingstown. During the meeting, they received a briefing on competition expectations, and
words of encouragement were shared by the FLOW SVG representative. The finalists also
drew lots to determine their speaking order, as follows:
- Alexander Cummings – St. Martin’s Secondary School
- Macy Baptiste – Sandy Bay Secondary School
- Kyra Johnson – North Union Secondary School
- Jaheem Primus – St. Vincent Grammar School
- Samarah Lynch – Mountain View Adventist Academy
- Rahj Bulze – Dr. J.P. Eustace Memorial Secondary School
For this year’s final, each student will address the main topic: “Our world is in a state of
confusion as it tries to reconcile one’s inalienable rights, civil liberties, religious beliefs,
and the role of the State.” Competitors will deliver three speeches—one on the main topic, a
student-prepared piece, and an impromptu speech—to showcase their oratory and critical
thinking skills.
The 2024 competition is once again proudly sponsored by telecommunications provider
FLOW SVG, with finalists competing for the coveted Lion Michael DeFreitas Challenge