The Montserrat Volcano Observatory, through its annual Creative Writing Competition is this year challenging residents to think beyond the concept of living with a volcano.
“What happened to the Mermaid of Chance’s Peak?” is the topic being explored for this year’s competition.
Education and Outreach Coordinator at the MVO Thiffanie Williams says through poetry, writers are to imagine the events of the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruptions from the mermaid’s perspective.
Cash prizes will be awarded to winning entries across the competition categories.
The full competition guidelines and requirements can be found on the Montserrat Volcano observatory social media pages, or by visiting www.mvo.ms and searching story writing competition.
Persons can email their submissions to mvooutreach@gmail.com Alternatively, students may submit their entries at their school office.
The deadline for submissions is November 6, 2026.