Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited (PARIA) celebrates the outstanding achievements of students in the Sustainable Stock Market Game (SSMG), a program that’s sparking a passion for finance across the Caribbean. In cycle 7, students from Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana displayed remarkable skill, landing among the top 150 out of 7,797 participants. Their impressive 202,000 trades, with 183,000 profitable, demonstrate a deep understanding of financial markets and strategic thinking. This competition has set a high bar for financial literacy and academic excellence.
This year’s awards ceremony theme focused on “Championing Success: Artificial Intelligence in Education and Cross-Border Excellence.”
Each student received USD 25,000.00 virtual money to budget, save and invest on the Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and US stock exchanges using generative AI. Among the standout performers were PARIA sponsored students from La Romaine Secondary School and Marabella South Secondary School, who secured impressive financial returns through their strategic trading:
- Malachi Joseph, La Romaine Secondary School – US$46,819.39
- Josiah N Joseph, La Romaine Secondary School – US$43,988.99
- Sameer Ali, La Romaine Secondary School – US$43,408.88
- Christopher Allan Davis, La Romaine Secondary School -US $41,151.99
- Revaldo Payne, La Romaine Secondary School – US$38,940.55
- Dimitri Kelly Sylvester, Marabella South Secondary School – US$33,353.52
- Zahra Sammy, Marabella South Secondary School – US$32,684.31
As PARIA continues to champion educational advancement, we are steadfast in our commitment to empower high-performing students. In recognition of their exceptional achievements, we will be awarding bank accounts to the top 20 students in the Sustainable Stock Market Game Cycle 7 and the top 5 students from Marabella South Secondary School.
This initiative addresses the need for secondary school students to be financially prepared as they transition into the workforce, as emphasized by the Minister of Education Trinidad and Tobago.
Furthermore, to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, Paria is thrilled to offer internships in our commercial department to outstanding Paria sponsored students. This unique opportunity will allow students to apply their newfound skills in a real-world setting, bridging the gap between education and industry experience for future success in the industry.
Based on the KPI impact report from WizdomCRM, data highlights that 70% of students expressed interest in receiving private tutoring from an animated AI Tutor. In response, we are entering into a tri-partite agreement to roll out the WizdomCRM AI Tutor Platform in Marabella South Secondary School, La Romaine Secondary School, and Pleasantville Secondary School. This marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to education and youth economic empowerment.
Partnering with WizdomCRM and the Ministry of Education, we are confident that our innovative approach, leveraging digital financial literacy and AI-driven tools, will create a sustainable model for educational transformation across the Caribbean. Together, we are investing in the future, not just of Trinidad and Tobago, but the entire region.
In recognition of our shared commitment to education, WizdomCRM is partnering with PARIA to support Fatima College under the “Adopt a School” framework. This initiative will provide students with access to the life-changing benefits of the Sustainable Stock Market Game and the AI Tutor platform, fostering a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The use of generative AI in education has already proven transformative, empowering students to achieve remarkable results. At Fatima College, students have been able to transform their science projects into comprehensive business plans, showcasing the real-world impact of this innovative approach.
In an exciting development, WizdomCRM Caribbean Limited is launching their 7th Platform the Stock Trader Alert Platform, a tool designed to further democratize financial knowledge. This platform will provide students and parents with real-time trading insights from top-performing Sustainable Stock Market Game players, C-suite executives of US publicly listed companies, and even US Congress members, empowering students and parents to make informed decisions.
Paria’s believes in the power of investing in young minds. Through innovative programs and partnerships, Paria is cultivating a new generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and financially empowered citizens who will shape the future of the Caribbean through academic excellence.
