Weaving and Textile Course
This course is now in full swing! The students are enjoying the practical course and are hands-on from winding the warp to creating their own patterns on their looms. Spinning
New Job Placement Officer
Mrs. June Jackson has officially joined the staff at the GARD Center in the capacity of Job Placement Officer/Mentoring Coordinator. Mrs Jackson was originally hired at the GARD Center as
Internships / Job Placements
During November and December 2013, the Job Placement Officer has successfully secured Internships for 13 out of the 14 female participants who attended the IT course; 12 out of the
Global Entrepreneurial Week 18 – 24 November 2013
Antigua and Barbuda celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with the rest of the world. This is the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators who launch start ups which bring ideas
EU Project – Monitoring Visit
Mr. Koen Rossel-Cambier, EU representative, visited the GARD Center on Wednesday, 13 November 2013. He brought with him a local representative from the office of the NAO – Mrs. Juray
Business Development Unit – Refreshed!
The Business Development Unit, very recently received a ‘face-lift’ with a colourful new wall and lovely artwork donated by a Friend of The Center. Pictured below is the Business Development
Gender Sensitisation Workshop
The GARD Center recently trained four (4) persons on Gender Sensitisation. This training was held on 5th November 2013, at the Youth Affairs office. Trained were two tutors from the
Additional Recognition for the GARD Center
On Friday, 1 November 2013, during the 32nd Independence Ceremony of the Nation of Antigua and Barbuda, the Executive Director of the GARD Center, Mrs. Roberta Williams received the Grand Officer
GARD Center – Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Graduation Ceremony
GARD Center – Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Graduation Ceremony was held on Thursday, 24 October, 2013, at the Ebenezer Methodist Church on St. Mary’s Street, St. John’s. This celebrated the completion
GARD Center Celebrates 24 Years of Existence
The Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center (GARD Center) celebrates its 24th anniversary as a non-profit NGO in November 2013. The Center wishes to sincerely thank all of its Friends