ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — A local community leader and committed volunteer has received a vital financial boost to advance his higher education, thanks to a targeted scholarship donation from the Halo Foundation. The grant will cover Kamalie Mannix’s tuition costs as he works toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies at the University of the West Indies Global Campus.
Mannix is far from an ordinary scholarship recipient: he has built a decades-long record of public service across Antigua and Barbuda, and has volunteered with the Halo Foundation for multiple years. A former educator, he regularly steps forward to share his skills, professional expertise, and free time to support the foundation’s community-focused work. He also previously served as President of the National Youth Parliament, where he advocated for young people across the country. Beyond his professional and volunteer commitments, Mannix is an avid amateur historian, currently deep in research exploring the lives and legacies of prominent historical figures from Antigua and Barbuda. His consistent dedication to community service and youth empowerment has made him a beloved and respected member of the Halo Foundation network.
In a statement following the donation, a spokesperson for the Halo Foundation emphasized that the scholarship reflects the organization’s core belief in education as a transformative force for individual and national growth. “We are proud to invest in deserving young people like Mr. Mannix, who demonstrate commitment, discipline, and a genuine desire to grow and give back to their communities,” the spokesperson said.
This contribution is part of the Halo Foundation’s longstanding institutional mission to expand educational opportunity and personal growth for young people across Antigua and Barbuda. By investing in emerging leaders like Mannix, the foundation works to empower the next generation of national decision-makers, laying the groundwork for sustained long-term development and progress across the country. The foundation closed its announcement by extending warm wishes to Mannix for his academic studies and future professional career.
Founded and led by Her Excellency Lady Williams, the Halo Foundation is a broad-based philanthropic organization that supports a wide range of public initiatives across Antigua and Barbuda and beyond. Its core focus areas extend beyond youth development and education to include support for elderly communities, people with disabilities, uniformed service groups, public health, sports, gender equity for women and girls, environmental protection, global peace, historical heritage preservation, arts and culture, and community infrastructure growth.