St. Maarten Students Excel in FCCA Poster and Essay Competition

The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) proudly announces the local winners of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) 2025 Poster and Essay Competition, spotlighting the outstanding creativity and critical thinking displayed by St. Maarten’s youth.

In the Junior Division, Kayra Balani of St. Joseph School captured first place in the Essay Competition, while Wish-Mae Bailey earned top honors in the Poster Category.

In the Senior Division, Raynella Gomez of St. Maarten Academy secured first place in the Essay Competition, and Evan Amatdjais emerged as the winner of the Poster Category.

All winning entries have been submitted to FCCA Headquarters for regional judging. Regional winners are expected to be announced on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

May-Ling Chun, Director of Tourism, commended the students for their achievements, stating:

“We are incredibly proud of these young ambassadors who continue to showcase the depth of talent and imagination found here in St. Maarten. Their work reflects not only creativity, but also a genuine understanding of the importance of tourism and community. We congratulate each of them and look forward to seeing how they shine on the regional stage.”

The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau extends its appreciation to all participating schools for their partnership and support.

STB congratulates all winners and wishes them every success as they represent St. Maarten in the regional competition.

For additional inquiries, contact STB at +1-721-549-0200.​