GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas — The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA), along with the students and faculty of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Academy held a special assembly in celebration of Junior Minister Day, September 23, 2025.
Junior Minister of Tourism Xaria Ingraham earned her title after securing first place in May during The Bahamas 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism Speech Competition, competing against students from various islands.
Winning the competition came with a cash prize, a trophy and an all-expense paid trip to represent the country at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Youth Congress.
The CTO Youth Congress is an initiative and competition for youth leaders across the region to research, present and discuss innovations in tourism.
It will be held in Barbados on October 2.
“What began as just representing my school turned into representing my island, and now, representing the entire Bahamas,” said Ingraham.
Xaria expressed gratitude to her parents for inspiring her, pushing her to excel and encouraging her never to settle for less.
“I am going to fight for that trophy and bring it back home because The Bahamas deserves nothing less,” she said.
“Next week Barbados, next week the trophy and forever The Bahamas,” she added.
