The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, in collaboration with key corporate partners, successfully organized the Tourism Week 2025 Charity Day. This year’s event, themed ‘Our People, Our Culture, Our Environment in Full Thrive,’ emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to comprehensive national development. The initiative highlighted tourism’s dual role as both an economic driver and a force for social progress in Antigua and Barbuda. Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Charles Fernandez, led the outreach efforts, visiting The Adele School, Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital, The Fiennes Institute, and The Care Project. Essential items were donated to support these institutions, which cater to some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. The success of the Charity Day was bolstered by the contributions of corporate partners such as Mega Distributors, Epicurean Fine Foods, Christo’s, Frank B. Armstrong, Hutchinson Antigua Ltd., A.S. Brydens, Cool & Smooth, and Anjo Wholesale. The Ministry expressed deep gratitude to these partners, whose generosity exemplifies the spirit of corporate citizenship and strengthens community bonds. Minister Fernandez commended the collaborative effort, stating that Tourism Week is not merely an industry celebration but a reflection of the nation’s commitment to uplifting its people and fostering community resilience. ‘Today’s Charity Day underlines the importance of investing in one another to build a stronger, more compassionate Antigua and Barbuda,’ he remarked. Tourism Week 2025 continues with the Tourism Week Health Fair at the House of Culture lawn, offering free health screenings, and the Sweat Tourism Week Edition at the YMCA, featuring fitness sessions with Dancer Boy Shan and Fit with Ceejay, promoting wellness and community spirit.
Tourism Week 2025 Charity Day Initiative Brings Hope and Support Across Key Care Institutions
