Queen’s College Cops 1st place at SHOUT 3.0 competition
Anushka Singh, of Queen’s College, was crowned the SHOUT 3.0 National Champion after delivering an outstanding performance across all four phases of the competition, presenting a compelling vision for sustainable transformation.
As a result of her accomplishment, Queen’s College will receive a GYD 1 million cash grant to implement an environmental enhancement project inspired by Singh’s proposal. Additionally, the school will benefit from one year of free fibre internet service provided by One Communications. Singh was awarded GYD 100,000 in cash, a laptop, and one year of free One Fibre service.
The brightest minds from across the nation united at SHOUT 3.0 — 30 national finalists pictured here represent the pinnacle of creativity, innovation, and determination. Each team earned their place through exceptional talent and bold ideas, making this year’s competition a true celebration of youth-driven impact
The SHOUT 3.0 competition sought to identify Guyana’s premier youth environmental speaker, spotlighting the next generation of environmental leaders.
Hosted at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, the event marked the national finale of the four-phase competition, which began in March. It was organised by Recover Guyana in collaboration with the Education Ministry, and supported by ExxonMobil Guyana (EMGL).
This year’s competition received more than 60 applications across 11 educational districts, including hinterland regions. SHOUT 3.0 featured four challenging and engaging phases, beginning with a one-minute video submission where students pitched an original environmental project they would implement at their school if awarded one million dollars. From these entries, 30 schools advanced to the national finals on SHOUT Day.
Kuvina Singh of Bishops’ High School earned second place for a well-balanced and emotionally resonant speech, while Subrina Jagdeo of President’s College secured third place with a thoughtful and passionate call to action.
Prizes for second and third-place winners included cash prizes, educational technology packages, and learning-focused rewards. Each national finalist received an award recognising their outstanding participation and commitment to environmental advocacy.
Special awards were also presented to Subrina Jagdeo of President’s College who received the Most Influential Speech award; Kristina Teekaram of Leguan Secondary School was honoured with the Best Speaker Award and the Environmental Impact Award; and Anushka Singh of Queen’s College received the Go Green Award.
Additionally, champion speakers were recognised from each county: Demerara’s Damian Martins of Hope Secondary School, Berbice’s Amanda Sampson of Lower Corentyne Secondary School, and Essequibo’s Kristina Teekaram of Leguan Secondary School.
(Centre) First Place winner, Anushka Singh, Queen’s College, Second Place, Kuvina Singh, Bishops’ High School (Right) and Third Place, Subrina Jagdeo, President’s College, (Left) were honoured for their outstanding creativity, vision, and impact. The event showcased the next generation of change makers pushing boundaries and shaping the future
Dr Dave Lalltoo, Founder of Recover Guyana, praised the achievements of the young participants, stating, “These students have not only found their voices, but they have found purpose. SHOUT 3.0 is about more than speeches. It is about building a culture of environmental leadership that begins in our schools and communities.”
Representing the Education Ministry, Mr Granville, Senior Education Officer for English, remarked, “We are proud to partner with Recover Guyana and ExxonMobil Guyana in this endeavour. Through SHOUT, we see not only brilliant public speakers but passionate environmental ambassadors who are already shaping the future of Guyana.” Ryan Lowry of EMGL reaffirmed the company’s commitment to environmental education and youth development.
“The fact that you are here, that you are exploring real, tangible ways to begin making changes, that you have thought through how you are actually going to execute your innovative ideas, shows you have the potential to continue doing great things. It’s one of the reasons why at EMGL we support youth empowerment, we support programmes that encourage critical thinking, and we support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education—so that we can support building the capacity of young Guyanese, and we can really help make a difference in your lives and those around you,” he told the gathering.
SHOUT 3.0 was made possible through the generous support of corporate donours and partners, including the Ministry of Education, title sponsor ExxonMobil Guyana, Nand Persaud & Company Ltd.; Premium Green Sponsor Flawless Dental GY, Camex Restaurants Inc., Scotiabank Guyana, and Guyoil; Eco-Green Sponsors One Communications; ONE Fibre Sponsor SEVA Marketing Inc., Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, Macon Construction, 360 Professional Services, Trophy Stall, Anthony Indar Productions, M. Pro Media, Engage Media, Guyana Premier Consultancy, ELEVATE, Krowned, Pixel Perfect Productions, the Guyana Learning Channel, Book-A-Ride, Phoenix Oilfield Services and Engineering Inc., AN Pins & Gifts, and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA).
Recover Guyana has grown into a national leader in youth empowerment, environmental education, and community development. As SHOUT continues to expand, it remains Recover Guyana’s flagship initiative, promoting awareness, civic responsibility, and leadership among young advocates committed to building a sustainable future for Guyana.
