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Antiguan Delivers Keynote Address at International Youth Event

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Ambassador Refica Attwood

Antigua and Barbuda has been featured in a new light as Ambassador Refica Attwood delivered the keynote address at the Young Professionals Fellowship, a prestigious global gathering of youth leaders.

Attwood is the first Antuguan Barbudan to attend this fellowship.

Presently in Toronto, Canada, Attwood who is the founder of Wallings Nature Reserve spoke with state media ahead of the occasion.

She shared her eagerness to highlight Antigua and Barbuda to the world.

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“I’m actually excited to tell the Wallings story. I am the only small island in the room, so tomorrow I’m supposed to be putting on my version with the Antigua and Barbuda flag. So today is Wallings Day, so I’ll be holding the Wallings flag and I am excited to share with persons as far as Vietnam about what this small island girl can do.

“So, most persons in the room don’t know where Antigua and Barbuda is, so my presentation is going to show them where the Caribbean is, where Antigua and Barbuda is, and what a small island girl can do. I’ve made an impact internationally, and I’m excited to bring new eyes and ears to Antigua and Barbuda,” Attwood said.

Her speech focused on the environment and its social impact.

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Comments (4)

  • AAB August 7, 2025, 8:59 PM

    Well Said Informed citizen! KUDOS To Ambassador Refica Atwood as SHE SHOW CASE Our Small Nation of Antigua/Barbuda To THE WORLD!!!! As Founder of THE WALLINGS NATURE RESERVE, Ambassador Refica Atwood had to Undergo A LOT OF TRAUMA caused by Our Local People who could NOT APPRECIATE Exactly WHAT This Young Lady was ATTEMPTING To Create for and WITHIN Our Nation!!! NOW …. Thanks to Her FORTITUDE And PERSISTENCE….. She OWNS This Moment: ANTIGUA/BARBUDA 🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬🇦🇬 TO THE WORLD!!!! 🌍🌎🌏💫🕊️🎉🎊

  • Informed citizen August 7, 2025, 7:29 PM

    The young Antiguan delivering this speech serves as a fantastic role model for others at home. It proves that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. I hope this inspires our youth to pursue their dreams, get involved in important global conversations, and become the leaders of tomorrow.

  • Milenda August 7, 2025, 6:26 PM

    First Antiguan Barbudan at the fellowship? That’s history in the making. These are the milestones that inspire the next generation.

  • Juju Bee August 7, 2025, 6:15 PM

    You are very knowledgeable on that topic so Im certain you delivered a good speech

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