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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         

Contact: Rosannette Kirby

Phone: 347-594-3890(NY) or 268-780-6999(ANU)

Email: abau.usa@

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ABAU 3nd Annual School Supply Drive to Benefit All Primary School Students &

1st Annual Health Fete for All Secondary School Students in Antigua and Barbuda

• Antigua and Barbuda Primary Schools will receive school supplies from Antigua and Barbuda Associations United (ABAU) Education Committee spearheaded by Antigua and Barbuda Students Association-USA for the 2017-2018 School Year.

• School supplies will be distributed to Primary School Principals on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10am at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

• The Health Fete will be a two day event, Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October. The first day will a day of, registration, seminars, games, dancing, and lots of giveaways. The second will be a concert with lots of our Students and a special appearance by our Amazing Claudette Peters, more activities, fun and games at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Donations were received for The Adelle School, Bendals Primary, Bethesda Primary (Newfield Primary), Buckleys Primary, Cedar Grove Primary, Charlesworth T. Samuel Primary, Cobbs Cross Primary, Five Island Primary, Freemansville Primary, Freetown Primary, Golden Grove Primary, Greenbay Primary, John Hughes Primary, J.T. Ambrose Primary, Jennings Primary, Liberta Primary, Mary E. Pigott Primary, New Winthorpes Primary(Barnes Hill School), Old Road Primary, Pares Primary, Parham Primary, Pigotts Primary, Potters Primary, S.R. Olivia David (Bolans), Sea View Farm Primary, T.N. Kirnon Primary, Urlings Primary, Villa Primary, Wilikies Primary.     

Sponsors viewpoints:

The NY Consulate Office of Antigua and Barbuda -

“The Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda is glad to continue partnership with ABAU.  Providing children with pens, pencils, notebooks and other supplies gives young people the tools they need for a successful school year". Ambassador: H. E. Dr. Walton A. Webson

The Halo Foundation -"ABAU continuously seeks to address issues related to youth empowerment and education. Halo believes that this initiative will augment the students' learning experience, and we look forward to the pervasive passion and dedication of ABAU as this organization progresses in service to the community," said HE Lady Sandra Williams.

Senator Colin James- "Once again let me commend the ABAU on this noble initiative. The primary schools students will be more than delighted to receive these educational items. Let me express the government's gratitude to all the organizations who graciously contributed to the effort. It shows that in the collective there is strength and purpose and things can get done. Let's move forwards in earnest."

Platinum Sponsor: H. E. Dr. Walton A. Webson, Ambassador and the NY Consulate of Antigua & Barbuda and Ministry of Trade, Commerce & Industry, Sports, Culture & National Festivals, and GlobalGiving.

Gold Sponsors: East Spring Valley Fire District (space for storage and packing supplies), Antigua & Barbuda Music Festival (formally known as Splashdown), Westchester United Methodist Church, Family Christian Center, Cholo Bakery, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church NY, TD Bank, Sidewalk University and Antigua & Barbuda Student Association Inc., Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and Antigua and Barbuda Alumni International Inc.

Antigua Community Organizations in NY: Alumni of Faith & Hope High School, Antigua Girls’ High School Alumni Association NY-USA Inc., Children of Freetown, USA (COFA), Crossroad of All Saints Village Fund, Inc., All Saints Homecoming Committee, Wadadli Cultural Association-Boston, The Antigua and Barbuda Association of Georgia, Swetes Reunion, Family United, Liberta Connection, Louisa Howell Scholarship Fund Inc., The Village Tutorial and Enrichment Program Atlanta.

Individual Sponsors: Ozier Hastings, Michelle Charles, Sanjoy Semper-Edwards, Sherrie Ann O’garrio, Sandra Reyes, Noel Howell MD, Princess Walker, Tamara Green, Cordella Cooper, Philisha Joseph, Tiffany N Copeland, Clint Turner,  Kareem Kirby, Thelma Williams, Papa Joe and Hazel of Shiloh of Lovejoy Atlanta, Jerome Samuel, Marci Fluellyn, Servant to All Inc.(Stephen James), Laura Gaines.

Business and Community Organizations in Antigua: Bolans Community Development Association (BCDA), Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, Observer Radio, Good Morning Antigua & Barbuda (GMAB), Algernon (Serpent) Watts, Dave Lester Payne, Ministry of Health, Halo Foundation,

                    

For more information on this project and the date and time of distribution, please contact Senator Hon. Colin L. James @ (268) 562-6224 or (268) 464-5053.

Antigua and Barbuda Students Association-USA ( ), purpose is to help Antiguan and Barbuda students in the United States achieve academic, professional, and communal success by creating a positive, supportive environment for their academic, professional, and social growth.

 Antigua and Barbuda Associations United (), operating out of Bronx, NY --ABAU works to strengthen and unify the Antigua and Barbuda community organizations. The Education Committee identifies the educational needs of the Community. The committee creates quality, value-added programs to enhance professionalism and business development goals.

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