Antigua Cruise Port supports youth empowerment through JCI Antigua sponsorship

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Antigua Cruise Port is leading the charge in empowering the nation’s youth by sponsoring the 61st Annual Miss Jaycees Queen Show, an event that has made significant contributions to Antigua’s summer Carnival celebrations over many years.

The glamorous, multi-faceted pageant will feature a maximum of twelve contestants from across the Caribbean celebrating the art, culture, and heritage of their respective countries. JCI Antigua, a nonprofit organization, has dedicated its resources to youth development programs in Antigua for 64 years.

Several weeks ago, it was reported that the event was postponed due to financial challenges and a lack of sponsorship support.

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However, with the assistance of Antigua Cruise Port, the issue of offsetting some of the critical event expenses, including supporting artists, transportation, accommodation, food, security, show preparation, and prizes, has been resolved according to President of JCI Antigua, Therese Mills.

“The struggle that we have been having is [confirming] the pledges of sponsors and a show of that magnitude is quite expensive. Given the recent release [about the lack of funding], persons would have come on board or expressed interest in supporting the show and partnering with us including the government and Antigua Cruise Port,” she explained.

Mills thanked Antigua Cruise Port for its “significant contribution and unwavering dedication to our shared vision…With their support and the backing of our community, we are poised to make the 2024 Jaycees Queen Show an unforgettable experience.”

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