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Mustique’s Three Charity arms Unite to Assist the Southern Grenadines

Mustique’s Three Charity arms Unite to assist the Southern Grenadines Following Hurricane Beryl.


The Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT), the Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) & the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust (UKFMCT) came together on Tuesday 10th February 2026 to handover a sizeable donation to the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF), represented by Project Director Natalia Gill, handed over dental equipment to the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy to support the reinstatement of dental services at the Ashton Community Clinic in Union Island, following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in 2024.

The equipment will significantly transform the clinic’s capacity to deliver oral health services to residents of Union Island and surrounding islands, many of whom experienced disruptions in access to essential healthcare following the disaster.


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Also present were the Administrative Director, Avanell DaSilva & Administrative Assistant, Jolice George, representing the sister charity UKFMCT, which donated essential medical equipment to outfit both the Celina Clouden Hospital and the Mayreau Community Clinic. Additionally, in December 2025, MCT and UKFMCT collaboratively funded much-needed renovations of the Ashton Community Clinic and the Doctor’s Quarters at the Celina Clouden Hospital on Union Island.

Natalia Gill & Avanell DaSilva officially presented the equipment on behalf of the three organizations to representatives from the Ministry, including Permanent Secretary – Mrs. Nerissa Gittens, Chief Medical Officer – Dr. Simone Keizer-Beache, Medical Officer – Dr. Roger Duncan and other valued partners.

The representatives from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy expressed immense gratitude for the continued partnership and support, noting that the donations and infrastructural upgrades will improve the quality and availability of healthcare services for Southern Grenadines residents.

Hurricane Beryl caused catastrophic damage across the Grenadines, including significant impacts on healthcare infrastructure. The combined contributions from the three charity arms of Mustique demonstrate a sustained commitment to rebuilding and enhancing resilience in affected communities.

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Hands Across the Sea (HATS) 2025-2026 Handing Over Ceremony

Mustique Charitable Foundation Supports Early Literacy Through Expanded Hands Across the Sea Partnership

February 12, 2026

The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Hands Across the Sea (HATS) to strengthen literacy across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. For the school year 2025-2026, this collaboration expanded to include the Early Pages Programme, an initiative designed to introduce preschoolers to the joy of reading at the earliest stages of their learning journey.

Through this programme, 20 preschools across the country received age-appropriate, engaging books to spark curiosity and build foundational literacy skills. In addition, 14 primary and secondary schools received new books, learning kits, and library materials to support remediation, revitalise school libraries, and restore resources impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Overall, more than 5,000 brand-new books and learning materials were donated, benefiting approximately 2,600 students and educators.

This initiative builds on nearly two decades of collaboration between MCF and HATS, during which more than 145,000 books have been donated to schools throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Together, MCF and HATS continue to invest in literacy as a cornerstone of education and community development.

Reflecting on the importance of these initiatives, MCF Project Director – Natalia Gill, though absent at the handover, sent a few words highlighting that this programme fully aligns with the Ministry’s early childhood curriculum, alongside continued investment in remedial reading, special needs support, and library rejuvenation, which reflects our shared commitment to equity, resilience, and opportunity in education.

By extending literacy support to early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools, and communities affected by devastating natural disasters, MCF and HATS are ensuring that students across the nation have the tools and inspiration they need to succeed. This partnership continues to evolve, guided by a shared vision to create brighter futures—one book at a time.

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Kingstown Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

Kingstown Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

The Kingstown Technical Institute (KTI) marked its 2024–2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, celebrating another successful year of vocational and technical excellence. The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) proudly recognizes the achievements of thirty (30) trainees who completed their programs as recipients of the MCF Partial Scholarship.

In her address, KTI Principal Mrs. Carolyn Nedd expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mustique Charitable Foundation. She commended MCF for its continued generosity, particularly through its support of partial lunch scholarships that benefitted 30 trainees during the academic year.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing technical and vocational education across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We are inspired by the hard work, determination, and success of our scholarship recipients and commend them on this milestone achievement.

We extend warm congratulations to all KTI graduates and look forward to further collaboration with the institution and others like it to nurture skill development, empowerment, and personal growth nationwide.

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2025-2026 SVGCC DTE Bursary Recipients

SVGCC: DTE 2025-26 Handover Ceremony

SVGCC Division of Teacher Education Handover Ceremony 2025/2026

October 30, 2024

Thirty-three (33) Partial Scholarships were awarded to final year students at the St. Vincent & the Grenadines Community College-Division of Teacher Education (SVGCC: DTE) on Thursday, 30th October 2025.

These bursaries are designed to assist recipients with key expenses such as transportation, meals, programme fees, and teaching practice.

Dean of the Division, Dr. Marise Butler, expressed her sincere appreciation to the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its ongoing support of both the institution and its students. She encouraged recipients to use the funds wisely and purposefully, reminding them that the bursary represents an investment in their personal and professional development.

Deputy Director of the SVGCC, Mrs. Veronica John-Luke, also extended congratulations to the awardees, commending them for their hard work and dedication as they prepare for their upcoming teaching practicum and extended heartfelt thanks to the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its continued partnership and invaluable contribution toward the growth and advancement of future educators across the nation.

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The Mustique Charitable Foundation 2025 Gala

Mustique Gala 2025

MCF Board of Directors with Andrew Rodger (UKFMCT Chairman) & Joanne Avery (MCT Board Member)

Andrew Rodger, Annie Lukowski, Joanne Avery, Roger Pritchard, Stephen Joachim

The Mustique Charitable Foundation 2025 Gala

On October 15, 2025, Mustique homeowners, renters, and friends of the Mustique community gathered at the prestigious New York Yacht Club for an enchanting evening of lively conversation, sparkling champagne and rum punch. The night was filled with camaraderie and celebration, reflecting the enduring spirit and connection that unites the Mustique community across the world.

The night also celebrated Nancy Young’s 10 years of exceptional leadership with the Mustique Charitable Foundation. Under her guidance, the Foundation has made a profound and lasting impact on the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Commercial Food Preparation Lab at the West St. George Secondary School

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Mustique Charitable Foundation Donates Culinary Equipment & Consumables to West St. George Secondary School’s Food Preparation Laboratory

The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) officially handed over a full complement of culinary and food preparation equipment, along with consumables, to the West St. George Secondary School (WSGSS) to support the outfitting of its new Food Preparation Laboratory. This ceremony took place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, and the donation included a range of appliances and utensils that will allow students to gain practical, hands-on training in culinary arts and related areas.

At the handover ceremony, Minister of Education, Hon. Curtis King, highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in preparing students for future employment. He encouraged students to make full use of the upgraded facility, emphasizing that skills gained in food preparation and hospitality can open doors to meaningful careers both locally and internationally.

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Headmistress of the Girlsu2019 High School, Latoya DeRoche-John

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Chief Education Officer, Kay Martin-Jack, described the project as a valuable investment in the youth of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, noting that the enhancement of TVET programmes at the secondary school level provides students with more diverse opportunities for growth and success.

Speaking on behalf of the Mustique Charitable Foundation, Project Director Natalia Gill reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting education and skills development across the country. She encouraged the students at WSGSS to embrace the opportunities that this new facility will provide and to take pride in developing competencies that can empower them for the future.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation is pleased to have partnered with the Ministry of Education to make this initiative a reality, ensuring that over 300 students at West St. George Secondary School will now have access to a modern, fully equipped food preparation laboratory as part of their secondary education.

MCF remains committed to supporting educational and youth development initiatives, and this donation is one step in our ongoing efforts to promote excellence, creativity, and employability among young people in communities across the country.

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Principal of WSGSS & MCF Project Director

West St George Secondary School - food preparation laboratory

Chief Education Officer & Principal of WSGSS

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Georgetown Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

Georgetown Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

Georgetown Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

The Georgetown Technical Institute (GTI) hosted its Graduation Ceremony for the 2024–2025 academic year on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) is proud to share that forty-eight (48) trainees, supported through our Partial Scholarship Awards, have successfully completed their vocational and technical training programs.

During the ceremony, GTI Principal Mr. Kendal Sam highlighted the vital role of the Foundation’s support, noting that several students confided in him that the lunch provided by MCF was, for some, their only meal of the day. While this reflects a sobering reality, he commended the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its unwavering commitment to ensuring that students are given the chance to thrive and prepare for a brighter future.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation remains dedicated to strengthening technical and vocational education in St Vincent and the Grenadines. We continue to be inspired by the perseverance, dedication, and achievements of the students who benefitted from these scholarships throughout the academic year.

We extend heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates and look forward to deepening our partnership with GTI and other educational institutions as we work collectively to expand skills training and personal development opportunities across the nation.

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CPTI Graduating Class 2024-2025

Campden Park Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

Campden Park Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

2023-2024 MCF Trainees

2024-2025 MCF Trainees

The Campden Park Technical Institute (CPTI) held its Graduation Ceremony for the 2024–2025 academic year on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that forty-eight (48) trainees, supported through our Partial Scholarship Awards, completed their vocational and technical training programs.

At the ceremony, CPTI Principal Mr. Iran Rouse offered meaningful remarks, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships in helping the institution achieve its educational mission. He expressed sincere gratitude to the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its ongoing support, especially for providing funding that helped offer partial lunch scholarships to the trainees.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation continues to show a strong commitment to advancing technical and vocational education in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We are inspired by the hard work and strong performance of the students who benefited from these scholarships over the past academic year.

Congratulations to all the graduates, and we look forward to building on our partnership with CPTI and other educational organizations as we work together to promote skills training and personal development throughout the nation.

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Barrouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

Barrouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2024-2025

June 26, 2025

The Graduation Ceremony for the Barrouallie Technical Institute (BTI) for the 2024–2025 academic year was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) is proud to share that a total of thirty (30) trainees, who were recipients of our Partial Scholarship Awards, have completed their respective vocational and technical programs.

During the ceremony, Mrs. Roslyn Hazlewood-Francis, Principal of BTI, delivered brief but heartfelt remarks, underscoring the significance of strategic partnerships in enhancing the institution’s ability to meet its educational objectives. She highlighted the critical support provided by the Mustique Charitable Foundation and extended her deepest appreciation for MCF’s continued generosity, particularly in funding partial lunch scholarships for the benefit of 30 trainees during the academic year.

The Mustique Charitable Foundation remains committed to supporting technical and vocational education in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We are greatly encouraged by the commendable performance and dedication demonstrated by our scholarship awardees throughout the academic year.

It is our sincere hope that the MCF Partial Scholarship Program will continue to positively impact the lives of future cohorts of BTI trainees, enabling them to pursue their education with fewer financial constraints and greater focus.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all graduates and look forward to continued collaboration with BTI and other educational institutions in fostering skill development and personal growth across the country.

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Girls’ High School Opens New Home Economics Lab with Support from Mustique Charitable Foundation

Girls’ High School Opens New Home Economics Lab with Support from Mustique Charitable Foundation

March 18, 2025

On Tuesday, 18th March 2025, the Opening Ceremony of the Girls’ High School (GHS) Home Economics Lab took place at the GHS temporary Campus in Arnos Vale where funding provided by the Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) supplied the lab with essential tools, appliances, pots, pans, measuring utensils, and more—creating an environment where students can fully engage with their coursework in a hands-on manner.

For over two (2) decades, GHS has been unable to offer any Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses due to a lack of appropriate facilities. As a result, students were required to travel to the Kingstown Technical Institute (KTI) to take part in these subject areas. Since the school’s temporary relocation to the outskirts of Kingstown in 2021, there has been significant challenges in facilitating students to attend the TVET courses at KTI. This new initiative, however, brings TVET education directly to GHS students and provides them with the opportunity to explore practical skills even before advancing to tertiary education.

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GHS Home Economics lab opening

Headmistress of the Girls’ High School, Latoya DeRoche-John

Headmistress of the Girls’ High School, Latoya DeRoche-John

During the opening ceremony, Hon. Curtis King, Minister of Education and National Reconciliation, emphasized the importance of TVET education, stating that it goes beyond simply developing practical skills; it fosters the overall mental and physical competency of individuals, preparing them for the modern workforce.

Headmistress of the Girls’ High School, Latoya DeRoche-John, thanked MCF immensely and shared that their support has been a pillar of strength throughout this project.

Natalia Gill, Project Director – Mustique Charitable Foundation, highly commended the Girls’ High School on this initiative and urged students to take full advantage of the new lab, highlighting its value as an accessible resource right on their doorstep. “If you’ve ever been curious about learning a new skill or exploring TVET opportunities, now is the perfect time to do so,” she encouraged.

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