The Harrison Center, a generous gift from the Harrison’s Foundation, was officially inaugurated on Thursday, drawing a crowd of hundreds of residents eager to witness this momentous occasion.
Serving as the Antigua and Barbuda Institute for Continuing Education (ABICE), the Harrison Center stands as a beacon of ongoing educational opportunities for the region.
This state-of-the-art facility promises to become the envy of many, while simultaneously serving as an educational cornerstone, fostering skills development in the area.
Designed to offer various workshops catering to the vocational and technical education preferences of young individuals, the newly constructed center is poised to make a profound impact.
This substantial investment underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality technical and vocational education, ultimately empowering individuals, enhancing lives, and catalyzing economic growth.
Sir David Harrison, who generously contributed £4 million to this project, lauded the government for its determination in overcoming challenges and bringing this vision to fruition.
Education Minister Daryll Matthew emphasized the government’s dedication to poverty reduction in Antigua and Barbuda, with the Harrison Center set to play a pivotal role in this endeavor.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne highlighted the need for skilled labor in various sectors and the hope that the Harrison Center would bridge this gap, reducing the reliance on importing talent.
