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VI team departs for FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Greece

A team of five students has left the Territory to compete in the FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Athens, Greece. Photo: GIS
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), right, was at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to see the team off and wish them well. Photo: GIS
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), right, was at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to see the team off and wish them well. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team of five students has left the Territory to compete in the FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Athens, Greece.

Mr Jayron Gibson, Ms Mickayla Jack, Mr Kamouri Anthony, Ms Judiah Case of the Elmore Stoutt High School and Mr Elyon Jones of the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) accompanied by their coaches were selected to represent the Virgin Islands in the competition to be held in Athens, Greece.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) was at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to see the team off and wish them well.

The ‘For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology’ (FIRST) Global Robotics Competition is an international event designed to inspire and promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education among students worldwide.

Follow the journey!

The completion was launched in 2017 and brings together high school-aged students from all over the world to compete in a friendly, collaborative environment, focusing on solving global challenges. The VI participated in the competition for the first time last year in Singapore.

According to Government Information Service (GIS) on September 23, 2024, the students spent hours designing, building, and programming their robot, and will be showcasing their work on the world stage.

Persons can learn more about the team members and their incredible journey, the challenges they have faced, and the inspiration behind their project by viewing their interview on the Government’s Facebook page at BVIGovernment.

13 Responses to “VI team departs for FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Greece”

  • good luck (24/09/2024, 08:35) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck to the students that was chosen to go on this wonderful and rewarding experience. Do the best that you can and enjoy Athens Greece. Athens Greece is a beautiful place to visit. Good luck and safe travels.
    • l (24/09/2024, 12:18) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Greece is another place that does not welcome Black people. I hope you have chaperones on this trip watching our children. Good luck and a safe return to everyone going abroad to Greece.
      • @I (24/09/2024, 14:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        What????, no such thing. I am a black woman and I have traveled to Athens Greece twice.
  • God Speed 284 (24/09/2024, 08:57) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good Luck Team BVI
  • That is wonderful (24/09/2024, 09:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck guys. Happy for you.
  • Really (24/09/2024, 10:01) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Wow but I am a conspiracy theorist. People are training the robots that are going to take your job from you. I am here dying laughing at this article. You all are just dumb. Robot truck driver start soon in many states. Driver less car is also taking over your job also which is AI
    • @Really (24/09/2024, 12:57) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      And so what, let the students experience the wonderful experience that they were invited and picked to participate in. Let them get away from this Third World place and experience and see how the outside world works. Good luck to the students and have lots of fun. Who from the BVI gets a chance to go to Athens Greece.
    • Junie (24/09/2024, 16:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ Really,
      Your jealousy is so transparent from your post. Very ugly indeed!
      • Hey Junie (24/09/2024, 17:46) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Jealous? Listen back bush negro. Do everyone a favor and go back to your grass hut in the bush.you are the reason you all are called bush people. Can a person actually be this stupid? Or don’t have basic common sense? Jealous? You really need to get out the bush and do some traveling.
  • z6ne (24/09/2024, 10:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck guys do enjoy and do your best!!
  • Really (24/09/2024, 14:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow let the kids enjoy it wow. Do you even know about revelations in the Bible. It takes about this. You're probably fully vaccinated and booted up because your clueless
  • Just saying (24/09/2024, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    The minister is working she is the best thing that happened to that ministry
  • Webster (24/09/2024, 16:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations team! Safe travels and the very best of luck to you all!


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