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In a demonstration of youth-led community service, students from St Joseph’s Academy and Christ the King High School have significantly contributed to pediatric healthcare through a substantial donation to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. The Interact Clubs from both educational institutions coordinated the provision of vital supplies specifically designed to improve comfort and care for young patients undergoing treatment.

The donation package included practical items often overlooked in healthcare settings: wall clocks to maintain temporal orientation, electric kettles for convenient beverage preparation, and specialized crib sheets designed for medical equipment. These contributions address both practical needs and psychological comfort for children and their families during hospital stays.

The formal presentation ceremony featured Rotarian Evangeline Allen accompanying the student delegates as they handed the supplies to Senior Nursing Staff including Unit Manager Zena Knight Barnes and Registered Nurse Karen Jacobs. Medical professionals expressed genuine appreciation for the thoughtfully selected items, emphasizing their immediate applicability in daily patient care routines.

Hospital administration highlighted how these donations would directly enhance the therapeutic environment within the pediatric unit, creating a more welcoming atmosphere that supports both clinical outcomes and patient morale. The contribution represents a meaningful intersection of community engagement and healthcare improvement, demonstrating how targeted philanthropy can address specific needs within medical facilities.

This initiative reflects the broader mission of Interact Clubs, international youth organizations sponsored by Rotary International that cultivate young leadership through community service projects. The pediatric ward donation continues their tradition of developing socially conscious youth while addressing genuine community needs through organized, practical philanthropy.

In a remarkable display of communal solidarity, Glanvilles Football Club orchestrated a transformative cleanup initiative at the Glanvilles Football Field on February 1st, 2026. The event, meticulously organized by the club’s executive members, successfully united residents from both Glanvilles and Seatons villages in a collective beautification endeavor.

Volunteers commenced their efforts at dawn, with dedicated participants arriving as early as 6:00 AM. The undertaking gained substantial momentum through the involvement of professional Road Side Cleanup Crew members from the broader SeaGlans community. The morning air resonated with the distinctive sounds of chainsaws, weed whackers, and cutlasses as the cleanup progressed.

The community’s support manifested not only through physical labor but also through generous provisions of sustenance. An impressive array of nourishment appeared throughout the event, including sandwiches, meatballs, chicken, patties, pumpkin soup, and various beverages. The culinary spread expanded further with the arrival of traditional bush tea, lentil soup, local bread, and a substantial serving of salt fish with chop up—a beloved regional breakfast specialty.

The cleanup operation continued until midday, with additional mechanical support arriving later in the morning through trucks and brush cutters. The event fostered such an exceptional sense of community spirit that volunteers unanimously requested a continuation of the effort on February 8th, 2026.

Notably, the initiative provided valuable educational opportunities for young footballers, who received instruction on the proper operation of weed whackers and chainsaws. Another memorable moment featured a village youth skillfully maneuvering a large branch collection truck under his uncle’s expert guidance.

The Executive Committee Members extended profound gratitude to all volunteers and supporters, acknowledging their instrumental role in the event’s resounding success. They further reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing beautification efforts throughout the SeaGlans community.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Works has reported significant advancements in its national infrastructure program, attributing the success to strategic operational enhancements and multi-sector collaboration. According to a recently released monthly progress report, the consistent pace of development has been fueled by the concrete batching plant operating on an extended schedule, uninterrupted full-capacity production at government quarries, and the synchronized efforts of engineering teams, logistics personnel, and road construction crews.

A cornerstone of the 2026 development strategy involves a dual focus: expanding roadworks in local communities while simultaneously continuing the refurbishment of major arterial highways. This ambitious initiative is being propelled by two critical infrastructural upgrades: the recent commissioning of a new high-capacity crusher at the Public Works Quarry and a substantial increase in cement storage capacity facilitated by the installation of three new silos at the central Concrete Plant.

The Ministry emphasized that these facility upgrades will deliver benefits beyond transportation, creating a stronger foundation for public works by enhancing support for housing initiatives and community development projects across the nation.

The progress update formally acknowledged the pivotal contributions of Works Minister Maria Browne, ministry leadership, and the specialized Project Implementation Management Unit. It also credited effective partnerships with key agencies such as the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and the Antigua Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB), alongside private sector contractors, for sustaining the project’s momentum.

With infrastructure projects continuing throughout the year, officials have indicated that further updates on road works and development milestones will be provided periodically.