Photographed: Right to left; Past President and Service Project Chair Paul Ryan, Lt. Col. Eugene Phillip of Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Rotary Club of Antigua President Elisa Graham.
The Rotary Club of Antigua has reaffirmed its commitment to national development by donating 35 laptops to two key institutions: the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and the Youth Intervention Centre (YIC). The initiative is part of the Club’s Education Through Technology (ETT) Project, aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing access to technology across the nation.
15 Laptops for the Youth Intervention Centre
Assistant Superintendent of Police Raffie Browne expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club for prioritizing the YIC.
“This Centre is one of the most vital departments in youth development and rehabilitation, because the youths are our future,” ASP Browne said.
Corporal of Police Audie Browne highlighted the Centre’s role in supporting students who are suspended from school by providing life skills and guidance. “When a child is suspended, they spend time at the Centre where they learn critical lessons such as bullying awareness, coping with peer pressure, peaceful conflict resolution, and anger management,” he explained.
The 15 laptops were formally presented by Past President Paul Ryan, Service Projects Director, and Rotary Club President Elisa Graham. Also in attendance were Sergeant of Police Shenette Morton and Constable Rashidi Merrifield.
Photo 1: Photographed: Right to left; Past President and Service Project Chair Paul Ryan, Representative from the Youth Intervention Centre; Constable of Police Rashidi Merrifield.,Sergeant of Police Shenette Morton, Assistant Superintendent of Police Raffie Browne and Corporal of Police Audie Browne, Rotary Club of Antigua President Elisa Graham.
20 Laptops for the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
President Elisa Graham also presented 20 laptops to the ABDF to support training and administrative programs. Lt. Col. Eugene Phillip accepted the donation on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Telbert Benjamin, and the officers of the Force.
“Not only will these computers strengthen our training programmes, but they will also enhance our administrative capacity. The timing is particularly meaningful as this donation coincides with the ABDF’s week of activities,” Lt. Col. Phillip noted.
Photographed: Right to left; Past President and Service Project Chair Paul Ryan, Lt. Col. Eugene Phillip of Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Rotary Club of Antigua President Elisa Graham.
Commitment to Service and Development
Through initiatives like the Education Through Technology Project, the Rotary Club of Antigua continues to empower youth, strengthen institutions, and foster community development. The Club remains dedicated to its motto of Service Above Self, creating lasting impact across Antigua and Barbuda.
Great initiative. I like when I support service clubs and I can actually see where my money going
Big up Rotary! Always giving back to the community.
Giving laptops to the ABDF is a smart move. Strengthening training and administrative capacity benefits everyone.
Excited to see the students and officers make good use of these laptops. This will open new opportunities for learning and growth.