Former Students Donate Funds for Air-Conditioning Units at St. Joseph’s Academy

Published

A group of former students of St. Joseph’s Academy has come together to give back to their alma mater, making a donation to support ongoing improvements at the school.

Shae Francis, Cody Nedd, Junior Reid, Cordell Croal and Adrian Richardson presented the contribution on behalf of 54 past students who joined forces to support the initiative.

The donation will assist with the installation of air-conditioning units at the school, helping to create a more comfortable environment for students and teachers.

Principal Rudolf Davis thanked the former students for remembering their school and investing in its continued development.

The initiative highlights the lasting connection between St. Joseph’s Academy and its alumni, with the former students pooling their resources to make a meaningful contribution to the school community.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2026/08/18/former-students-donate-funds-for-air-conditioning-units-at-st-josephs-academy. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

Step 1

Add Antigua.news to your Home Screen

✕ antigua.news ⋯ Open in Safari Copy link Share…

First, open this page in Safari

You are reading inside another app (Instagram, Facebook…). Tap ⋯ at the top right and choose Open in Safari (or Open in browser).

No such option? Copy the link, open Safari and paste it in the address bar.

⚙️ Settings General › Software Update

Update your iPhone first

Alerts need iOS 16.4 or newer. Open Settings → General → Software Update and install the update. You can still add the icon now: tap Next.

‹ antigua.news ⋯

Tap the ⋯ button

It is at the bottom right of Safari, next to the address bar. Don't see the bar? Scroll up a little.

Share Add Bookmark New Tab Find on Page

Tap Share

It is the first option of the menu, with a square-and-arrow icon.

antigua.news ‹ › ▢ ⧉

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow pointing up, in the middle of the bar at the bottom (on iPad: at the top right).

antigua.news

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow, at the right of the address bar at the top. (Firefox: tap ☰ at the bottom, then Share.)

Copy Add to Reading List Add to Home Screen

Tap Add to Home Screen

Scroll down the list to find it (icon: a square with a +). Not there? Tap Edit Actions or View More at the bottom.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news Open as Web App

Keep Open as Web App on, then tap Add

The switch must be green — without it, alerts can't work. Then tap Add at the top right.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news An icon will be added to your Home Screen so you can quickly access this website.

Tap Add

At the top right. If you see an Open as Web App switch, leave it on (green).

Antigua.news

Close the browser and open Antigua.news from its new icon

Go to your Home Screen: the Antigua.news icon is there now (swipe left if you don't see it). Alerts only work when you open us from this icon.

“Antigua.news” Would Like to Send You Notifications Notifications may include alerts, sounds and icon badges. Don’t Allow Allow

Tap 🔔 Turn on alerts, then Allow

In the app you will see a red box asking to turn on alerts: choose your sections, tap the button, then tap Allow. That's it — breaking news will reach you even with the phone locked.

Cory Wayland

About the author

Cory Wayland is the Social Media Co-ordinator at Antigua.News, where he manages digital content strategy, audience engagement, and real-time news publications across social platforms. With a keen eye for trending topics and a commitment to factual storytelling, Cory plays a key role in shaping the online voice of Antigua.News.

Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.

Comments (4)

  • Devorne Carter August 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

    Now THIS is what alumni associations should be about. Coming together and making a real difference for the students coming behind you.
    Reply
  • Alicia August 18, 2026, 3:31 PM

    Imagine if every graduating class from every school in Antigua adopted one project to give back. Our schools would benefit tremendously.
    Reply
  • Orie August 19, 2026, 2:55 PM

    Omg they’re getting good treatment, let’s gooooooo
    Reply
  • Juju Bee August 19, 2026, 3:50 PM

    These feel good stories
    Reply

Submit a comment

More from Antigua and Barbuda

View section