{"id":256708,"date":"2025-11-04T08:25:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=256708"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:27:31","slug":"video-novella-payne-awarded-grand-cross-for-heritage-entrepreneurship-and-community-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/video-novella-payne-awarded-grand-cross-for-heritage-entrepreneurship-and-community-service\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Novella Payne Awarded Grand Cross for Heritage Entrepreneurship and Community Service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the official citation, Payne has devoted herself to improving the lives of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s most vulnerable citizens through voluntary work with the Fines Institute Feeding Program<\/strong> and outreach initiatives in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church<\/strong>. Her efforts have provided food, shelter, and personal care to hundreds, especially during national crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>

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As the founder of Grandma Aki\u2019s Products<\/strong>, Payne has successfully merged entrepreneurship with cultural preservation, developing a sustainable line of natural Antiguan goods that empower local farmers and promote traditional wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The citation describes her as a woman whose \u201cenduring compassion, innovation, and integrity have strengthened social welfare, supported economic growth, and inspired national pride,\u201d calling her \u201ca true example of selfless service and Antiguan excellence.\u201d<\/p>

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