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Forty pupils from 30 primary schools across the country were recognised by Angostura for their top performance in the 2025 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam on Tuesday.
Every year, Angostura hosts a SEA Champs award ceremony at its House along the Eastern Main Road in Port-of-Spain. This year, under the theme I am a reflection of success, the company selected pupils from 13 new schools outside its traditional fence-line areas, expanding its annual recognition.
In addition to recognising pupils from 17 institutions in Morvant/Laventille and its environs, Angostura extended its support to schools in Central and South Trinidad, as well as in Tobago.
Some schools in Trinidad include Rio Claro Vedic Primary, St Thomas (Mayaro) R.C. Primary, Suchit Trace Hindu Primary, and Guayaguayare R.C. Primary School. In Tobago, Patience Hill Government and Moriah Government Primary were among the recipients.
Angostura’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ian Forbes, told the pupils that the company was proud to applaud and reward their achievements, as they had earned their place through hard work and perseverance.
“This year we have expanded our recognition, embracing over 30 schools from across the country, inclusive of our fence-line community,” he said.
Each child received a merit medal, a JanSport book bag packed with stationery, a water bottle, and a $1,000 Ishmael M. Khan & Sons Ltd book voucher.
“We aim to make a tangible and lasting difference in the lives of those around us,” he said.
Forbes said Angostura is proud to honour the students and provide tools to help them continue their path to success with confidence. He added that empowering the next generation is a responsibility the company holds with great pride.
Principal of Guayaguayare R.C. Primary School, Burt Wiseman, said that through the donation, Angostura has planted a seed that has the potential to create a lasting impact on all the receiving students.
He explained that while Guayaguayare is primarily a fishing village, it also plays a major role in the petroleum industry, which many people depend on. He lamented that just as oil production fluctuates, so too does the availability of jobs, which impacts parents’ purchasing power. This donation, Wiseman said, will help with their financial constraints.
But money wasn’t the only benefit, as Wiseman said Angostura’s contribution was more than just a handout — it was a show of support for the students’ potential.
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