The Boys’ Training School is set to reopen by January 2025, offering a lifeline to troubled young boys in Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative, highlighted in the Senate during the 2025 budget debate, has been praised by Independent Senator Kiz Johnson for its focus on providing a safe environment and essential life skills.
Speaking in the Senate, Senator Johnson said the facility would serve as a critical space for boys in need, equipping them with practical skills such as cooking and aquaponics. She commended the Ministry of Social Transformation and its director, Fiona Charles-Richard, for their tireless work in supporting the country’s most vulnerable populations.
“The reopening of this school provides an opportunity for our young boys to find structure, security, and guidance,” Senator Johnson said. “This initiative is a testament to the power of advocacy and the commitment to improving lives in our society.”
The Boys’ Training School aims to address the growing need for support systems for young boys who face challenges in their personal and social environments. It is hoped the programme will help reintegrate them into the community as responsible and productive citizens.
This development comes as part of the government’s broader focus on social inclusion, highlighted in the 2025 budget under the theme of creating a resilient, harmonious, and prosperous nation. Senator Johnson noted that such efforts demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that the country’s progress extends beyond economic growth to include the welfare of its people.
The reopening of the Boys’ Training School is also expected to complement other social initiatives, such as the construction of a shelter for vulnerable girls and the relaunch of the Support and Referral Centre for victims of sexual violence.
Senator Johnson called the move “a step forward” in addressing the complex needs of Antigua and Barbuda’s youth, adding that sustained investment in social development is essential to the nation’s overall progress.
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