Historic achievement marks a major milestone for the country’s young scientists and validates years of investment in developing world-class chemistry talent.

Trinidad and Tobago has earned its first-ever medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), marking a historic breakthrough for the nation’s scientific community and for the National Chemistry Olympiad programme led by The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Reginald Mohammed, a student of Naparima College, secured a Bronze Medal at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10–19, 2026, becoming the first Trinidad and Tobago representative to earn a medal at the world’s most prestigious chemistry competition for students under the age of 20 who have not yet begun tertiary education. The Trinidad and Tobago team also comprised Leon Copilah of Iere High School, Soren Narine of Fatima College and Zeeshaan Lall of Naparima College.