The GARD Center proudly celebrated the completion of 148 certificates across 12 transformative training programmes a powerful reflection of our commitment to building sustainable livelihoods, strengthening food security, and empowering citizens across Antigua & Barbuda.
The GARD Center proudly hosted the Closing Ceremony of our Soap-Making Training Programme, marking the completion of a powerful journey of learning, creativity, and transformation.
Devotions with Inmates of His Majesty’s Prisons
The GARD Center continues to play an active role in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration efforts of His Majesty’s Prisons.
Showcases of Vetiver Innovation
Video of the GARD Center handover of Hydroponics Unit to Pares Secondary School. Funded and in partnership with the Global Environmental Facility Small Grant Program (GEF SGP)
Posted on the Facebook Page of
Antigua Ministry of Agriculture, Lands,
Fisheries & The Blue Economy
(June 3, 2025)
May 28, 2025 – Antigua News Article- Pares Secondary Receives Hydroponic Unit from GARD Center
Antigua Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs Said: On Tuesday 27th May, the GARD Center donated the first of three hydroponic units. The recipient was the Pares Secondary School, one of the participants of a previously held training.
Project Sponsored by The GEF Small Grants Program
Meet the finalist for the Junior Chef Cook Off Competition 2023. To be held Monday, 4th December, 3:00-7:00 pm at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Institute.
For more details, contact the ABHTA office at 462.0374/4928.
For the planet; for the people‘ – the theme for the Closing Symposium of the IICA-CBF EbA project.
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