Welcome to this year's Science Fair
meet our judges
Judges were divided into three sections ~
Art, Primary and Secondary
Mavis Abednego
SMART Schools Curriculum Coordinator
Green VI
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Henrietta Alexander
Ag. Chief Environmental Health Officer
BVI Health Services
Abigail Alexis-Andrew
Teacher
BVI Seventh Day Adventist
Tashima Barzey
EMS Supervisor
BVI Health Services
Shakira Bedminister
Teacher
St. George's Secondary School
Ms. Bedminister, a native of the beautiful Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica, has been an educator for over ten years. Passionate about the Humanities and Social Sciences, she currently teaches Caribbean History and Social Studies at St. George's Secondary School and believes education is essential for a productive and prosperous life.
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Niasha Benjamin
Claims Supervisor
NHI
Dr. Gilma Bodley
Doctor
BVI Health Services
Dr. Gilma A. Bodley, a University of the West Indies graduate, has worked in pediatrics at Princess Margaret Hospital in the Bahamas and at an urgent care center in Ontario, Canada. She now serves as a House Officer at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in the BVI. A Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Road Town and a 1999 BVI High School National Science Fair co-winner, she is proud to return as a judge to support young scientists.
Debi Carson
AWOL
Anthony Clarke
Caribbean Realty
Angel Cupid
Green VI
Via Donovan-Hodge
Teacher
Imagination Academy VI
Darryl Flanders
Health, Safety & Security Manager
Mr. Darryl Flanders is the Safety Manager at the BVI Airports Authority, certified in Airport Operations, Safety Management Systems, and Occupational Safety and Health. He holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics and has over 10 years of teaching experience at both secondary and collegiate levels, instructing in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Tourism, and VI History.
Michelle Frett-Mathavious
Lawyer
Harneys
Dr. Nadya George
Veterinary Officer
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Melony Glasgow
Sr. Asst. Human Resources Manager
Isha Hodge
Asst. Registrar
BVI Financial Services Commission
Isha Hodge is a regulatory compliance and policy professional with experience in scientific research, intellectual property, and environmental policy. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from Kaplan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands. Isha has contributed to several research projects focused on environmental management and biodiversity in the Virgin Islands and remains actively involved in professional and community organizations. She is passionate about science, policy development, and supporting youth engagement in STEM.
Dr. Julique Huggins
Physician
BVI Health Services Authority
Nia Jeffers
Coastal Resilience Programme Coordina
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Makeba Joseph
Teacher
Elmore Stoutt High School
Chemistry and Biology teacher at Elmore Stoutt High School with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about science education and inspiring students to explore the world of science—because science rocks!
Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel
Information & Education Manager
DDM
Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel has served as the Department of Disaster Management’s Information & Education Manager since 2019. She leads public information, awareness, and education initiatives that help the community prepare for and respond to hazards and emergencies. She is passionate about helping people connect the science behind threats like storms, earthquakes, and tsunamis to their everyday lives.
Kirsten Lettsome
Teacher
Elmore Stoutt High School
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology and have 20 years of teaching experience, including four years teaching saxophone and music theory in the Music Department at the former BVI High School. I am also a recent Chevening Scholar and earned an MA in Science Education from the globally top-ranked Institute of Education at University College London.
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Brenda Lettsome-Tye
Retiree
Lashauna Marshall
Project Manager
VI Recovery & Development Agency
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Project Management, all earned summa cum laude from overseas institutions. With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, I have managed several key projects, including seven renewable energy installations, the relocation and demolition of the Elmore Stoutt High School CTL site, and the procurement of furnishings for the Jost Van Dyke Multifunctional Educational Facility while serving at RDA.
Ronald Massicott
Lecturer
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Antonia Matthew
Community Dietitian
BVI Health Services Authority
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Antonia Matthew is a registered dietitian nutritionist in the British Virgin Islands who provides expert nutrition advice and counselling for people of all ages. A former educator in both public and private schools, she has a strong interest in improving children’s health in the Virgin Islands. She currently serves as a community dietitian across clinics on the four main islands and is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Science at HLSCC.
Orville Phillip
Lecturer
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Vernol Richards
Veterinary Assistant
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Kevon Smith
Asst. Plant Manager
Seven Seas Water BVI Company
Felice Swapp
Lawyer
Nadia Winter
Teacher
Bregado Flax Educational Centre
Dr. Jasmattie Yamraj
Dean of Arts, Sciences & General Studies
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Susan Zaluski
Head of Marine & Maritime Studies
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Stephanie Russ-Penn
CHIEF JUDGE
Department Head | Academic Advisor |Senior Lecturer
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College