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ROSEAU, Dominica, (June 2, 2025) – Dominica has once again been invited to participate in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) annual Essay and Poster Competitions for 2025. These initiatives are designed to foster tourism awareness among youth while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
The 2025 Essay Competition will be held under the theme: If I were a cruise passenger, what would I like to see or do in my country? The Environmental Poster Competition will follow the theme: How to protect the marine environment from land-based activities.
Both competitions will be conducted in two divisions:
All entries must be submitted through the respective schools, with each school encouraged to submit one entry per category (Junior and Senior) to the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) by Monday, June 30, 2025. The FCCA will announce all winners on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Winners in each category of both the essay and poster competitions will receive the following prizes:
| Junior & Senior Division | Student Prize | School Grant |
| 1st Place | Laptop | US $3,000 |
| 2nd Place | Touchscreen Device | US $1,500 |
| 3rd Place | Smartphone | US $1,000 |
In addition, all finalists (excluding the top three winners in each category) will be awarded a US $200 consolation prize by the FCCA.
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority, encourages students across the island to participate in these competitions. The initiative aims to promote tourism education, enhance environmental awareness, and inspire future leaders to take pride in their country’s offerings.
Schools are encouraged to support their students by nurturing creativity, providing guidance, and fostering a spirit of excellence.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) is located in the Eastern Caribbean, nestled between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can reach Dominica directly from Miami via American Airlines and from New Jersey via United Airlines. Regional connections are available through InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, LIAT 2020 and Caribbean Airlines from hubs such as Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For those traveling by sea, RFS Express des Iles ferry service connects Dominica with Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
ROSEAU, Dominica, (June 2, 2025) – Dominica has once again been invited to participate in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) annual Essay and Poster Competitions for 2025. These initiatives are designed to foster tourism awareness among youth while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
The 2025 Essay Competition will be held under the theme: If I were a cruise passenger, what would I like to see or do in my country? The Environmental Poster Competition will follow the theme: How to protect the marine environment from land-based activities.
Both competitions will be conducted in two divisions:
All entries must be submitted through the respective schools, with each school encouraged to submit one entry per category (Junior and Senior) to the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) by Monday, June 30, 2025. The FCCA will announce all winners on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Winners in each category of both the essay and poster competitions will receive the following prizes:
| Junior & Senior Division | Student Prize | School Grant |
| 1st Place | Laptop | US $3,000 |
| 2nd Place | Touchscreen Device | US $1,500 |
| 3rd Place | Smartphone | US $1,000 |
In addition, all finalists (excluding the top three winners in each category) will be awarded a US $200 consolation prize by the FCCA.
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority, encourages students across the island to participate in these competitions. The initiative aims to promote tourism education, enhance environmental awareness, and inspire future leaders to take pride in their country’s offerings.
Schools are encouraged to support their students by nurturing creativity, providing guidance, and fostering a spirit of excellence.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) is located in the Eastern Caribbean, nestled between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can reach Dominica directly from Miami via American Airlines and from New Jersey via United Airlines. Regional connections are available through InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, LIAT 2020 and Caribbean Airlines from hubs such as Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For those traveling by sea, RFS Express des Iles ferry service connects Dominica with Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
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