Barbadian Student Shines In Commonwealth Essay Competition

Harrison College student Joshua Bolden has earned a silver award for his essay in the junior category of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2024. His entry was in the top 15 per cent of entries.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, which is the world’s oldest international writing competition for young people since 1883, is hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society.

Joshua’s submission was among 35,000 entries from the Commonwealth, which consists of 56 countries. His essay was the sole entry from Barbados.

The Trustees and Chairman of the Commonwealth Society of Barbados have congratulated Joshua on his impressive achievement.

President of Barbados, Her Excellency, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who is Patron and a life member of The Commonwealth Society of Barbados, recently presented a certificate to Joshua at State House. 

His success serves to demonstrate that Barbados continues to achieve world recognition for its investment in the educational system and its young people. (PR/GIS)

Caption: President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, presents Harrison College student, Joshua Bolden, with a Certificate of Recognition for his silver award in the junior category of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2024.