NEWS & EVENTS

2026

Potters Primary School joined the Ocean Love NO Plastic NO Waste Movement

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet today. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, threatening marine life, damaging coastlines, and impacting communities that depend on healthy seas for their livelihoods. At the West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation, we believe education

Jennings Secondary School Inspires the Next Generation of Ocean Lovers

Working Together for a Plastic Waste-Free Antigua & Barbuda Creating a Plastic Waste-Free Island starts with education, action, and community. At the West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation, we believe that today’s young people are tomorrow’s environmental leaders. Through our Ocean Love NO Plastic NO Waste Program, we inspire students to

Sanaa Simon of Christ the King High School Wins the 13–17 Award for Most Creative Essay in the Global Recycling Day Competition

Sponsored by Tropical Adventures   Sanaa’s essay stood out to the judges for its thoughtful vision of how Antigua & Barbuda can tackle the growing issue of plastic waste by learning from successful environmental practices in other countries. Drawing inspiration from Sweden’s waste management systems, her essay explores how recycling

Zende Hazelwood of St. Anthony’s Secondary School Wins the 13–17 Category for Most Structured Essay in the Global Recycling Day Competition

Sponsored by Adventure Antigua   We are pleased to announce that Zende Hazelwood is the winner of the 13–17 category award for Most Structured Essay. His submission impressed the judges with its strong organization, well-researched ideas, and clear presentation of practical solutions that Antigua & Barbuda could adopt to reduce

Celebrating Young Voices: Kaelem Gardner of Christian Union Pre & Junior Academy Wins the 8–12 Essay Writing Category

Sponsored by South Coast Horizon & Scooteroo   We are proud to celebrate the creativity and thoughtfulness of young writers in Antigua & Barbuda through our Global Recycling Day Essay Writing Competition. This year, we received inspiring submissions from students who shared their ideas about protecting our islands, caring for
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