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CIL announces 2024 Coconut Tart, Guavaberry & Christmas Cake Competition winners

Winners of the Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition were announced on Friday, December 20, 2024. Photo: CIL
The annual Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition has been described as incredible. Photo: CIL
The annual Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition has been described as incredible. Photo: CIL
Event Coordinator of the Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition, Ms Simone T. Monsanto (right) with a competition judge Chef Brent Lettsome (left) Photo: CIL
Event Coordinator of the Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition, Ms Simone T. Monsanto (right) with a competition judge Chef Brent Lettsome (left) Photo: CIL
Scenes from the annual Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition. Photo: CIL
Scenes from the annual Caribbean Insurers Limited’s annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition. Photo: CIL
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) successfully hosted its highly anticipated annual Coconut Tart, Guavaberry, and Christmas Cake Competition on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Ms Simone T. Monsanto, the Event Director, announced the winners, highlighting the exceptional talent in this year’s competition.

Winners

Coconut Tart Category:

  • Akia Robinson- First Place
  • Alrick Smith- Second Place
  • Tiana Alphonso- Third Place

Christmas Cake Category:

  • Denise Wins- First Place
  • Cheryl Winter- Second Place
  • Sonia Charles- Third Place

Guavaberry Category:

  • Alicia Scottliffe- First Place
  • Ina Chalwell- Second Place
  • Priscilla Cooper- Third Place

Bigger Prizes Next Year

Reflecting on the success of this year's activity, Ms Monsanto shared her enthusiasm remarking, “This year’s event was incredible! We had 30 entries for the Coconut Tart category alone, which shows how well-supported this tradition is. The participation and excitement keep me motivated to continue organizing this competition year after year.”

Ms Monsanto also addressed feedback received from participants, particularly those in the Guavaberry Category noting, “I’ve heard from many of the Guavaberry drink makers about the need to match the prize value with those of the Coconut Tart and Black Cake categories. Considering the cost and effort involved, especially during this time of year, I’m happy to announce that the prizes for the Guavaberry category will increase next year. So, to all the Guava Berry enthusiasts out there, start preparing!”

7 Responses to “CIL announces 2024 Coconut Tart, Guavaberry & Christmas Cake Competition winners”

  • ... (21/12/2024, 15:33) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I want to also taste them
  • Yes Mr Minister (22/12/2024, 01:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It must be time to appoint a new minister of government under the portfolio of the Hon Minister of Guavaberry Tarts
  • Fam (22/12/2024, 06:47) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    how come Sherlin did not win? she has the best tarts in the BVI
  • Tart lover (22/12/2024, 10:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Give me my pineapple, guava and guava berry tart any day. Don’t like coconut tarts. The thing that turned me off from coconut tart is someone I know put a drop of anise oil in the stew coconut.
  • The best tarts on the Island (22/12/2024, 11:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is the tarts that the older ones use to make. Everyone can not make tarts. Some people tarts is to doughy and thick. So glad I use to sit and watch my late grandma baking tarts, homemade bread and coconut breads.


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