Antigua and Barbuda youth activist recognized by the Queen

2024-07-07 15:07:28

Rose-Mary Reynolds of Antigua and Barbuda is the most recent resident of the Commonwealth to be perceived by Queen Elizabeth II as a "Point of Light."

Number Ten Downing Street, the UK Prime Minister's Office, reported her as the 122 awardees, today.

Reynolds is the author of 'Youth Today', an activity that has connected more than 250 youngsters to take part in social move and volunteering.

Bringing down Street said her association runs a yearly summer program where youngsters are coordinated with volunteering and temporary job openings so they can pick up understanding and roll out an improvement in their networks.

Reynolds disclosed to Downing Street: "Accepting the Commonwealth Points of Light Award is massive respect which I couldn't have envisioned in merely the second year of our program. I am always thankful when 'Youth Today' gets any acknowledgement, and this honour, acceptance from Her Majesty The Queen, demonstrates that we unquestionably headed the correct way.

'Youth Today's work is one that will always be my life's enthusiasm. Urging youthful people to be increasingly dynamic residents, uncovering and instructing our childhood on the open doors the world ideas to our little Caribbean nation and being at the front line of making inventive chances to help in our childhood's advancement, will keep on spurring me to do what it is I love, decidedly sway the lives of youthful Antiguans and Barbudans."

Reynolds will get her award next year.

Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.