Keira Hendrickson of Leonora Delville Primary School and Makel Adams of St. George’s Primary School were part of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola' Communication Internship Programme. Photo: Facebook

The Communication Internship Programme is part of RCCT’s ongoing efforts to empower youth through public speaking, media engagement, and community storytelling. Photo: Facebook

President of the Rotary Club of Central Tortolla, Zoe J. Walcott said the skills gained through this programme are versatile and long-lasting, enhancing public speaking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Photo: Facebook

This initiative is part of RCCT’s ongoing efforts to empower youth through public speaking, media engagement, and community storytelling.

The October 4 session was especially meaningful as it served to highlight the upcoming “Reading is Fun Week,” scheduled for October 6–11, 2025, a celebration aimed at promoting literacy, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading among children across the territory.

The featured young readers for this session were Keira Hendrickson of Leonora Delville Primary School and Makel Adams of St. George’s Primary School.

According  to the RCCT, "These bright and articulate students took to the airwaves to share their favorite books, reflect on the joy of reading, and inspire their peers to explore the world through literature.

"Their voices echoed the spirit of the program, confident, curious, and full of promise. We commend Keira and Markel for their outstanding participation and thank ZBVI for their continued partnership in nurturing young communicators."

Communication Internship Programme

The innovative initiative offers young people aged 12 to 18 a unique opportunity to explore the world of media.

Students from St Georges Primary School have been actively participating in this programme, which blends technical learning, personal development, and creative expression.

Mr Chaundre Liburd, one of the first students to take advantage of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Communication Internship Program, recently described the experience as “exhilarating.”

His participation also offered a rare opportunity to step into the role of a producer, giving him firsthand insight into the behind-the-scenes operations of live radio.

Twin sisters Valeca and Juanita Jardine also joined the programme and delighted the listening audience by reading Aesop’s Fable “The Fox and the Goat” live on air.

Their segment showcased the power of storytelling and the confidence-building nature of the programme.

“This pprograme not only gives them a behind-the-scenes look at media, but also helps them build confidence and critical thinking.

"The skills gained through this programme are versatile and long-lasting, enhancing public speaking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative thinking. In an ever-evolving digital environment, media literacy is becoming as essential as reading and writing," RCCT President Zoe J. Walcott stated.