The Ministry of Social Development, Gender Affairs Unit, has announced the 5th Men’s Week 2018 programme of activities from June 15th to June 23rd to mark the observance of Father’s Day on June 18th, 2018. The Men’s Week theme is “Committed to Change: Men in Enterprising Endeavours.” 17 Men in Anguilla’s community are being honoured for the impactful work they have provided in their chosen areas of endeavour. The men’s week honourees are:
1) Hilroy Alfred – Committed to Fitness and Wellness through Ruff Training Sessions
2) Terron Azille – Committed to Young Men and Innovation through Primary School Education
3) Kenn Banks – Committed to Anguilla’s Development in Financing, Sporting & Mentorship
4) JR Dalion – Committed to Positive Music and Empowerment
5) Pastor Philip Gumbs – Committed to Strengthening Young Men for Leadership
6) Neville Hamilton – Committed to Professional Development & Transformation through JNH Professional Training Institute
7) Kenroy Herbert – Committed to Management and Tourism through Leviticus Lifestyle & Travel
8) Nat Hodge – Committed to Communication and Print Media through The Anguillian newspaper
9) Clemvio Hodge – Committed to Promotion and Social Media through What We Do In Anguilla
10) John C. Lake – Committed to HIV/AIDS Awareness and Cancer prevention through the Anguilla Community Action Network
11) Akio Lloyd – Committed to Education, Music and Young Male Development
12) Elly Mkoba – Committed to Operating Community Spaces through Gadget City and Magic City
13) O’leary Richardson – Committed to Inspired Art Promotions and Branding through SoCreative Designs
14) Alexis Ryan – Committed to Artistic Design, Spoken Word and Sports Mentorship
15) C. Andre Samuel – Committed to Environmental Management and Young Men’s Leadership
16) Clive Frankie Smith – Committed to Care of the Senior Population and those with Special Needs
17) Zuri Wilkes – Committed to Community Unity through Visual Graphics and Photographic Arts
As an addition to Men’s Week 2018, starting Monday, June 18, until Friday, June 22, Radio Anguilla will feature special “Barbershop Chats” with the men featured during Men’s Week 2018. Every day from 10:30 am until 11:00 am Keithstone Greaves and Ivor Hodge will host candid discussions focused on men and relationships, gender stereotypes, the generational transfer of “manhood” and music & identity.
Other unique events for Men’s Week 2018 focus on creating positive change in Anguilla’s community. The “Father Cry” Conference will highlight the significance of men, the influence of fathers and the cry of countless hearts in need of male guidance. The Deputy Governor of Anguilla, Perin Bradley, will host a special Men’s Chat titled “Making a Future for Your Family.” To conclude the week, Senoj Creations’ Collette Jones-Chin will invigorate men with a powerful “Man Cave” drama workshop.
The 2018 partners for Men’s Week 2018 include Deputy Governor Perin Bradley, the Ministry of Social Development, Radio Anguilla, The Anguillian newspaper, Anguilla Evangelical Association, Department of Youth and Culture, Department of Sports, Department of Education, Senoj Creations, Why Thoughtful Media, Dad’s Bar and Grill & the Men’s Week 2018 Honourees.
Please visit www.GenderAffairsAnguilla.com and Facebook @GenderAffairsAnguilla starting on June 15th for behind the scenes footage and a full event calendar. Happy Father’s Day and Happy Men’s Week 2018!
– Press Release
