{"id":258923,"date":"2025-11-22T07:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=258923"},"modified":"2025-11-22T07:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:08:49","slug":"youth-talent-from-the-cglf-programme-makes-a-powerful-mark-at-ocean-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/youth-talent-from-the-cglf-programme-makes-a-powerful-mark-at-ocean-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Talent from the CGLF Programme Makes a Powerful Mark at Ocean Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2025 Ocean Fest celebration was energized and enriched through the contributions of participants from the Sir McChesney George Secondary School\u2019s Culinary Arts Program and the Media Apprenticeship Programme, both operating under the CGLF initiative. Supported by the European Union, CGLF aims to strengthen connections between civil society and local governance through community engagement and enhanced technical vocational training. Their presence at Ocean Fest demonstrated the initiative\u2019s impact in real time.<\/p>

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Youth Talent from the CGLF Programme Makes a Powerful Mark at Ocean Fest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Culinary Arts Talent Showcased Through Four Signature Ocean Fest Dishes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the culinary arena, the CGLF-supported Culinary Arts representative worked alongside the invited executive guest chefs, contributing directly to the preparation and presentation of four signature dishes created specifically for Ocean Fest. These dishes showcased sustainable seafood, local flavors, and creative interpretations of ocean-inspired cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, responsibilities included prep work, cooking techniques, garnishing, and serving free samples to festival attendees. The collaboration with the executive chefs allowed for professional-level exposure, hands-on learning, and an opportunity to work within a vibrant, fast-paced culinary environment.<\/p>

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Executive chefs noted the professionalism, focus, and readiness to learn\u2014qualities that reflect the strength of the culinary training available at Sir McChesney George Secondary School through the CGLF initiative.<\/p>

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Media Apprentices Document the Festival from 12 PM to 7 PM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The festival\u2019s full media coverage was skillfully handled by participants from the Media Apprenticeship Programme, who documented Ocean Fest from 12:00 PM straight through to 7:00 PM. With cameras, audio equipment, and a developing sense of storytelling, they captured the sights, sounds, and voices that defined the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their work included:<\/p>

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