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The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown<\/strong> has announced Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s participation in the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program<\/strong> 2026 cohort, with three young entrepreneurs selected to represent the country.<\/p>

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Chosen for the #YLAI2026 program are Raena Bird of Chattabox Co., Joshuanette Francis of Good Humans 268 Inc., and Canice James of Cyber Hawk Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The YLAI Fellowship brings together more than 250 emerging leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, pairing them with U.S. organizations and businesses to strengthen entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and community impact.<\/p>

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The U.S. Embassy said the program is designed to equip fellows with the tools, networks and experience needed to drive positive change in their home communities, while fostering lasting people-to-people and business connections throughout the region.<\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s participation places the three fellows among a diverse regional cohort focused on innovation, social impact and economic development.<\/p>\n

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