Education
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Father Demands School Safety Action After 14-Year-Old Son Stabbed on Campus
A 42-year-old father is calling for urgent school safety reforms after his 14-year-old son was stabbed on the grounds of a local secondary school on Monday in what he described as a potentially life-threatening attack. The man, who requested anonymity, spoke to Antigua Observer about the incident and is demanding immediate action from authorities.
A&BUT Launches Year-Long Centenary Celebrations Ahead of December Gala
The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers has launched a year-long programme of centenary activities, capped by a December gala honouring those who have shaped the union over its 100-year history.
Teachers' Union President Vows Continued Fight for Rights at Centenary Milestone
A&BUT President Casroy Charles reaffirmed the union's commitment to teachers' rights and welfare as the organisation commemorates its centenary. Charles declared that a century of opposition has not diminished the union's resolve.
Antiguan Youth Leader Selected from 5,000 Applicants for UNESCO-Nestlé Climate Grant
Antiguan youth leader Kelisha Pigott of Good Humans 268 Inc. has been selected from nearly 5,000 worldwide applicants to lead a project under the UNESCO x Nestlé Youth Impact Global Youth Grant Scheme. The grant will fund the development of an Online Waste Management Classroom aimed at expanding accessible environmental education.
Commonwealth Foundation Chief Champions Human Storytelling Over AI in New Quilt Project
Commonwealth Foundation Director General Dr. Rasmi Farooq has stressed the importance of authentic human storytelling over artificial intelligence for the newly launched Commonwealth Quilt project, warning that technology alone cannot capture genuine cultural heritage.
AGHS Alumnae Network Presents EC$3,000 Donation to School Following Book Project
The Antigua Girls' High School received an EC$3,000 donation from a global alumnae network, presented by Dr. Ermina Osoba née Davis and former Headmistress Evelyn Sheppard née Davis following a Book Project initiative.
National Parks Authority Honours Eight Enslaved Men Killed at Naval Dockyard in 1744
The National Parks Authority is marking the 8th of March Project with youth-centred activities honouring eight enslaved men killed at the Antigua Naval Dockyard in 1744, whose identities were hidden in archives for generations. The initiative aims to bring this overlooked history to younger Antiguans under the theme 'Knowledge of Self is Generational Wealth.'
UWI Five Islands Campus to Make Historic ICPC Latin America Championship Debut
The UWI Five Islands Campus will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the ICPC Latin America Championship in Chile in March 2026, marking the country's first-ever in-person appearance at the prestigious global programming competition.
UPP's Azille Slams Government Over Neglect of Foundational Education
UPP caretaker for St John's City East, Asworth Azille, criticized the government at a Newfield rally for prioritizing tertiary education while neglecting foundational learning. According to Antigua Observer, Azille argued the administration's approach comes at a significant cost to the country's education system.
Antiguan-Born Poet Baden Prince Earns Honorary Literary Recognition in UK
Antiguan and Barbudan-born poet and storywriter Baden Sebastian Prince Jr has received honorary literary recognition after being named the headline act at the Bardic Trials event in Norwich, England, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Education Minister Calls Viral School Meal Image 'Deliberate Mischief'
Education Minister Daryll Matthew is calling out a social media image purportedly showing a school meal as misleading and deliberately mischievous, as reported by Antigua Observer. The image, which depicted a small portion of spaghetti and salad, has drawn public scrutiny to the government's school meals programme.
Ministry of Agriculture Draws 250 Students to Second Annual Career Fair and Expo
The Ministry of Agriculture's second annual Agricultural Career Fair and Expo drew close to 250 secondary school students to the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre — more than double last year's inaugural turnout. The event aims to cultivate a youth pipeline into the agricultural sector.
Panyards Are Critical Social Safety Nets, Ethnomusicologist Tells Observer AM
Ethnomusicologist Andrew R. Martin, Ph.D., has described Antiguan panyards as vital social safety nets and community development hubs, as reported by Antigua Observer. The scholar made the remarks during an appearance on Observer AM.