The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries is proud to announce the departure of the national delegation for the inaugural OECS Super Regional STEAM Robotics Challenge. This landmark event, which has been a subject of regional discussion for several years, marks a turning point in the Caribbean’s commitment to youth-led innovation and technical capacity building.
The competition is designed to build technical capacity across OECS Member States, many of whom have already established a presence on the world stage through the First Global robotics challenges. This regional event serves as a platform to bridge the gap between local talent and international standards. While 2026 marks the first edition, the Ministry anticipates that this will become an annual fixture on the regional academic calendar, fostering a sustainable culture of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) excellence.
The five-day challenge will take place from March 16 to 20, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. During this intensive week, teams will engage in rigorous technical trials, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative design showcases.
For this inaugural representation, the Ministry utilized a targeted selection model. The team’s foundation is built upon the proven expertise of Mr. Tijah Myers, a distinguished educator at the Irene B. Williams Secondary School, who serves as the National Coach. To ensure seamless coordination and leverage existing synergies, student competitors Micah Matthew and Michael Harvey were selected from the same institution.
Going forward, the Ministry intends to implement a more rigorous national selection process. This will draw from the talent pool identified during our annual National STEM Camps and through partnerships with long-standing stakeholders who have championed robotics at the international level.
The delegation of Micah Matthew, Michael Harvey, and Coach Myers is driven by a shared excitement to learn and innovate. The team is prepared to absorb every facet of this regional exposure, with the specific goal of returning to Antigua and Barbuda to serve as mentors and catalysts for the growth of the local robotics field.
The Ministry of Education wishes to extend its profound gratitude to the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda for the timely approval of funds through the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). Special commendation is reserved for the Honourable Daryll Matthew, Minister of Education, for his unwavering endorsement of this initiative and his successful lobbying for resources at the executive level.
Successes of this nature are only possible through a coordinated effort. The Ministry thanks all who contributed in making this possible and specifically acknowledges the instrumental roles played by:
- Mrs. Ena Dalso-Henry, Permanent Secretary
- Mr. Clare Browne, Director of Education
- Mrs. Stacey Payne-Mascall, Assistant Director of Education
- Mrs. Ursula Willock, Principal of Irene B. Williams Secondary School
- Mr. Tijah Myers, Coach
- The Parents of Micah Matthew and Michael Harvey for their partnership and support.
The Ministry of Education wishes the organizers in St. Kitts and Nevis every success and eagerly looks forward to the “fruits of this labor” as our students take their place at the forefront of regional technology.
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