The Ministry of Education and Sports has distributed financial returns to primary schools that participated in the recently concluded National Bank Primary Schools Football Tournament. The presentations were made during a press briefing on Thursday, 13th November.
Education Officer Nichola Fraser reported that gate receipts totalled EC $13,500, all of which is being returned to the participating schools.
Disbursements were as follows:
5th–10th Place
Each school received EC $1,080:
Maude Cross Preparatory
St. James’ Primary
Elizabeth Pemberton Primary
Violet O. J. Nicholls Primary
Montessori Academy
Nevis Academy
4th Place – Ivor Walters Primary
Gate receipts: $1,350
Ministry contribution: $400
Total: $1,750
3rd Place – Charlestown Primary
Gate receipts: $1,485
Ministry contribution: $400
Total: $1,885
2nd Place – Joycelyn Liburd Primary
Gate receipts: $1,755
Ministry contribution: $600
Total: $2,355
1st Place – St. Thomas’ Primary (Champions)
Gate receipts: $2,430
Ministry contribution: $1,000
Total: $3,430
Minister Troy Liburd and Permanent Secretary Zahnela Claxton presented the cheques, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to supporting youth development and school sports across Nevis.
