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St. John’s, Antigua – June 17, 2025
In a heartfelt celebration of fatherhood, the ABLP St. John’s Rural West Youth Arm hosted a highly successful Father’s Day Sip & Paint on Sunday, June 15th, drawing families from across the constituency for an afternoon of bonding, creativity, and community love.
Held under the patronage of Senator the Hon. Michael Joseph and proudly sponsored by K.M Morgan Men’s Collection, the event brought together fathers and their children in a vibrant, family-friendly setting filled with laughter, paint, and unforgettable memories.
Guests were treated to refreshments, a light atmosphere, and engaging activities designed to foster stronger father-child relationships.
Senator Joseph reflected on the importance of the event, stating,
“Fatherhood often goes unspoken and unseen. These men are the backbone of our homes and our communities.
They deserved this moment, and furthermore their children will benefit from these memories and their painting to remind them of their day with Daddy and I’m proud that we were able to give it to them.
We are already looking forward to this event next year.”
“We’re proud of the turnout and even prouder of the energy that was there,” said Eddenya Aska, Chairperson of the Youth Arm.
“To watch our fathers paint, laugh, and connect with their children was deeply moving. We wanted to celebrate and uplift fatherhood in a way that felt personal, positive, and purposeful, and we did exactly that.”
The evening featured several lighthearted competitions, giveaways, and spontaneous moments that reflected the event’s goal: to not just honor fathers but to pour into them the same way they pour into their families.
The ABLP SJRW Youth Arm also took the opportunity to thank its team of dedicated volunteers whose seamless coordination ensured the event ran smoothly.
The Father’s Day Sip & Paint is part of a broader mission by the ABLP St. John’s Rural West Youth Arm to create meaningful, community-centered events that engage and uplift all generations.
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Me love dis idea — fathers need celebrating too!
Finally, an event where fathers can bond with their kids and have fun.
Kudos to the organisers
Big up MP MICHAEL JOSEPH!
Sorry did the UPP parliamentarians do anything for the fathers in their constituency? I was just wondering.
Where is the ALP the ALP person that complained that upp politicized father’s day, I guess he don’t see his party ALP doing it.
Where is the ALP the ALP person that complained that upp politicized father’s day? I guess he don’t see his party ALP doing it.
Glad fathers were able to take advantage of whatever events were available to bond with their children. However, it’s unfortunate that they need politicians to organize such on their behalf. Why not just create non-political men’s groups in different areas of the country that host such events and other community initiatives? Or, just plan an event for their family themselves. Just following politicians for everything makes men appear weaker in the eyes of women and children. Also, tbh “sip and paint” always makes me think of alcohol, which might not be the best message to send to children. But, seems like it was a wholesome event so kudos to the organisers.
Strange how now it is being political when you point out that UPP Parliamentarians who suppose to take care of their continuants and get a constituancy allowance for that purpose, do not see it fit to do something for the people that voted them in office. It’s not politics, it’s being civic minded. Caring about your people. Just like at Christmas you provide them with Ham and Turkey in order to ensure that they have a good Christmas. The late Asot Michael used to go all out. That is why he was loved in his constituency. He brought not only ham and turkey, but gave various toys for the children and certain household items, such as bathroom mats. Sometime he even went around on Valentines Day sharing roses to the women in his constituency. The UPP and their members are selfish and do not think for a moment about their constituants. That is why when a woman went to Mr. Watt for help with paying for her children CXC he was so insultive. And worst yet he had to come on his radio show and bragg about it. People turn to their representatives for help. Who else should they turn to?
People should also turn to God, their neighbours, family and friends and themselves for certain things. It’s good that politicians try to help but not everything needs to involve them. E.g. on Mother’s Day my workplace gave out tokens to mothers. Not to be ungrateful, but I would prefer if they used such money to pay for equipment that was requested to be able to work comfortably and efficiently with less stress each day. They could have just sent out a greeting on that day as it is really not about them but about myself and my children. It feels controlling when they insert themselves too far into everything in people’s personal lives. If they really care about people’s families, they would just create a comfortable work environment and also allow some flexibility for family responsibilities when needed. Similarly, politicians should help people find means to take care of their families and communities, help with jobs, community centres etc. where events can be hosted by interested groups, but they don’t need to be involved in every personal event. It can make people feel like serfs or slaves when everything is about supporting parties, picking political sides.
As for Asot, ham and turkey etc. Imho, it’s good to help the less fortunate but the entire country should not be less fortunate. I have fond memories as a child of going to the supermarket before Christmas with my parents to purchase our ham, turkey etc. Their private-sector bosses gave out Christmas bonuses to their employees so Christmas wasn’t burdensome. A few times my parents couldn’t afford the big ones that were left and they got creative and came up with a different menu for Christmas using other meats that we didn’t commonly eat. E.g. one year we had steak instead of turkey, and we children totally enjoyed it. The change was memorable. As an adult, I have done many different menus. E.g. bacon instead of Ham etc. Ham and turkey are not required to celebrate the birth of Christ. What I really miss from childhood is Christmas decorations and Christmas music playing everywhere, the PM’s Home Lightning competition, work and school events such as concerts etc. During the pandemic lots of people were unemployed and money was tight so the free Ham and Turkey throughout the country were appreciated, this does not have to continue every year. Friends and family could pool resources to share such. It’s more enjoyable to plan your own humble menu and festivities with friends and family than to be forcefed food from politicians. So, the politics should be removed from Christmas as well. Just my personal opinion on that.
@That’s nice. June 19, 2025 At 11:44 am
Somethings are just called “Tradition”. I can buy ham anytime of the year and eat it. But somehow tradition have it that I have it during Christmas time on the table. And turkey have during Thanks Giving. You know all of the free ham and turkey I got, I gave to the less fortunate ones. My housekeeper for one benefited every year from it. Do you know how some single parents, especially women are glad to see the free ham and turkey around Christmas from their representative. The entire family is happy. Especially the little children. They are not left out of the Christmas celebrations. The price of a Ham or Turnkey in the supermarket is not cheap.