Antigua & Barbuda Department of Youth Affairs

23/06/2026

What an awesome evening was June 22 with Financial and Business Consultant, Mr. Anthony Stuart! The Department of Youth Affairs extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Stuart for his insightful presentation on Financial Management & Ethical Leadership. Thank you also to Ms. Kelly-Ann Boatswain for your assistance.

We are equally indebted to our sponsors, the Sandals Foundation and Flow Antigua, whose generous support has made this programme a reality. Your commitment to youth empowerment and community development continues to pave the way for opportunities that transform lives and strengthen our nation. To all participants and supporters for turning up powerfully once again. We appreciate your presence and engagement. Together, we are building a future where innovation, ethics, and resilience define the entrepreneurial spirit of Antigua and Barbuda. Additional pics and videos to come.

More about the presenter
Mr. Anthony J. Stuart, an Antiguan born Financial and Business Consultant. His love for figures, finance, economics, money management and business was instilled at a very early age by observing the entrepreneurial genius of his mother, Julie Robert Joseph, a Huckster.
Mr. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean, Antigua Chapter. He also has certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Mr. Stuart has held many management and non- management positions in the public and private sectors in Antigua and Barbuda and abroad. He has served in government departments, namely, the Customs Department and the Audit Department with special responsibilities for pensions. Mr. Stuart is a lecturer in the School of Business and Management at the UWI Five Islands campus.
He served as the Executive Director of St. John’s Development Corporation and has worked in the financial services and business development sectors as a banker, insurance professional and business consultant for the past 35 years.
Mr. Stuart is the Senior Financial and Business Consultant in the financial and Business services firm, Personal Financial Solutions (PFS). PFS is an indigenous Antiguan business which offers financial consultancy services and counseling to individuals and business solutions to small, medium size and large businesses.

19/06/2026

Entrepreneurship Edge Programme 2026: Thank you so much to Ms. Janine Edwards, Head of Department for Information and Technology at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies. Ms. Edwards presented on Artificial Intelligence. Thank you once again to our sponsors, Sandals Foundation and Flow Antigua as well as all of our participants. See you on Monday!

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Entrepreneurship Edge Programme 2026: It was a full house on June 15. Thank you to Ms. Farrah Williams, a trained educator and Entrepreneurship lecturer at the Dr. Alister Francis Campus, who presented on the Entrepreneurial Plight and Creative Startups. Much gratitude also to the participants who were actively engaged during the session. Special thanks also to Sandals Foundation and Flow Antigua for making the Entrepreneurship Edge Programme a reality for the second consecutive year. See you on Thursday when we delve into the next topic, Artificial Intelligence.

15/06/2026

The hard work continues for World Ocean Month by National Youth Ambassador Shacia Albertine. The "Plant the Seed, Grow the Future Initiative" proudly reports on its ongoing commitment to fostering Ocean Literacy, specifically aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. A recent and highly successful session was held at Greenbay Primary School, with special acknowledgment to Ms. Horton for her invaluable support.

The initiative hosted guest speakers, Ms. Woodley and Ms. Whyte, representing the Blue Economy. Their presentations provided invaluable insights into the critical importance of marine ecosystems. The session underscored the necessity of effectively communicating ocean-related issues and empowering students to make informed, responsible decisions concerning our planet's vital ocean resources.

The interactive activities designed for the fifth and sixth-grade students proved particularly engaging. These practical demonstrations aimed to illuminate the diverse and abundant opportunities available within the burgeoning blue economy sector. By exposing young minds to these possibilities, the "Plant the Seed, Grow the Future Initiative" endeavors to cultivate the next generation of ocean stewards and innovators, ensuring a sustainable future for life below water.

14/06/2026

Another incredible event led by National Youth Ambassador Amelia Williams over the weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Methodist Church Hall in St. John’s for our financial literacy and youth leadership programme. Our young leaders from across the island showed up with incredible energy and stayed sharp through deep dives into money management, ethics, and resilience. Can’t wait for the next chapter of this empowering journey!

12/06/2026

National Youth Ambassador Byron Christopher is taking part in the Seminar on Young Leaders under the Global Development Initiative in China. The seminar courses, which are delivered by government officials, experts and scholars from the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, University of International
Business and Economics and other institutions, mainly comprise three parts: lectures, visits and cultural experiences. The lectures entail the:
• Global Development Initiative and Youth Mission,
• Chinese-Style Modernization and a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind,
• China’s Economic Development and Reform and Opening-Up Experience,
• Digital Economy and Innovative Development,
• Green Value Chains and Sustainable Development,
• Investment and Financing Cases under the Global Development Initiative, and
• Communication Skills and Cross-Cultural Exchange.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to our Commonwealth National Youth Delegate Deborah Hatten!!!

10/06/2026

The Department of Youth Affairs’ Shaniqua Browne is back! Her most recent visit was to Old Road Primary School today, June 9, where she engaged students in meaningful discussions about making positive choices and building self-confidence.

Thank you once again, Shaniqua, for your unwavering commitment and dedication to empowering our young people.

09/06/2026

National Youth Ambassador Jahad Stevens had a wonderful time on June 8 giving back food, beverages and clothes to the less fortunate in St. John’s. Many thanks to all those who supported this initiative.