The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has announced Antigua and Barbuda’s participation in the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program 2026 cohort, with three young entrepreneurs selected to represent the country.

Chosen for the #YLAI2026 program are Raena Bird of Chattabox Co., Joshuanette Francis of Good Humans 268 Inc., and Canice James of Cyber Hawk Solutions.

The YLAI Fellowship brings together more than 250 emerging leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, pairing them with U.S. organizations and businesses to strengthen entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and community impact.

The U.S. Embassy said the program is designed to equip fellows with the tools, networks and experience needed to drive positive change in their home communities, while fostering lasting people-to-people and business connections throughout the region.

Antigua and Barbuda’s participation places the three fellows among a diverse regional cohort focused on innovation, social impact and economic development.