St. John’s, Antigua – March 12th, 2025 – In a heartening act of compassion, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has arranged and fully funded a medical airlift to transport Nastassia Connikie-Hall, a critically ill leukemia patient, from Antigua to Colombia for urgent specialized treatment. The charitable effort reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals […]
This was initially published in the Antigua News Room. St. John’s, Antigua – February 17th, 2025 – There is no doubt that football is a loved and preferred sport in Antigua and Barbuda. Hundreds of supporters flock to stadiums across the island to watch footballers vie for glory, showcasing their skills and determination in matches. […]
Thursday, February 13th, 2025: St. John’s, Antigua – The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting The Care Project, committing EC$128,000 for the fourth consecutive year, to assist in making sure residents receive the necessary nutrition. In addition to the financial contribution, CAF also provided essential toiletries and food supplies, ensuring the […]
Monday, February 10th, 2025: St. John’s, Antigua – The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the advancement of youth and the arts in Antigua and Barbuda by once again serving as the Platinum Sponsor for Playing to Inspire 7, the annual music festival featuring the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony […]
This article was initially published in Antigua Newsroom. Monday, December 23rd, 2024: St. John’s, Antigua: Last Thursday, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) continued its long-standing tradition of spreading holiday joy during the annual Christmas gift-giving ceremony at the Friends Developmental Center special needs facility. This much-anticipated event saw every child receiving a special gift from Mrs. […]
This article was initially published in Antigua Newsroom. Thursday, December 12th, 2024: St. John’s, Antigua: The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) joins the family and friends of Junior James in celebrating his remarkable recovery journey, as he celebrates his 58th birthday on December 12th. Junior, a resident of Antigua and Barbuda, has returned home after a […]
This was initially published at Antigua Observer. St. John’s, Antigua: Monday, January 22nd, 2024: With one of its giving pillars being Education, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) continues to show its deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next generation of leaders and change-makers. In a donation ceremony held at Island Academy International […]
This was initially published at Antigua News Room. St. John’s, Antigua: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024: On the heels of a successfully staged Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) Players’ Identification Combine, which concluded on Sunday, January 25th, at the St. Anthony’s Secondary School, CAF is continuing its partnership with the Generation Next Football Club (GNFC), with a sponsorship for […]
St. John’s, Antigua: Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Just two weeks into January and CalvinAir Helicopters is already continuing its commitment in providing medical emergency evacuation service as mandated by its Chairman, Ambassador Calvin Ayre. Ayre, a businessman and philanthropist, is also the Founder of the Calvin Ayre Foundation, which funds the cost for the emergency […]
St. John’s, Antigua: Tuesday, September 26, 2023: The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has again come to the aid of another accident survivor, Andy Edwards, whose world almost came to a crashing halt after his bus collided with a truck on Thursday, May 4th, on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway. According to media reports, the truck […]
This was initially published at Antigua Observer. The Caribbean Football Union announced a partnership with AS Bryden, agents for Kotex, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF), Kelesha Antoine, and FIFA & Rexona to provide personal care packages to each player of the 20 teams contesting the 2023 CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series. The collaboration hues to […]
The Generation Next hosted, CAF-funded ID Combine kicked off on Monday, February 20th with an opening ceremony at the St. Anthony Secondary School (SASS). Five (5) of the seven (7) football scouts who flew to Antigua from the United States and the UK were in attendance and spoke to the aspiring football students and their […]
St. John’s, Antigua: Monday, March 06, 2023: A 53-year-old, Old Road fisherman is currently undergoing hyperbaric treatment for decompression sickness at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (University Hospital Center) in Guadeloupe, after being medically evacuated to the neighbouring island by CalvinAir Helicopters. According to the patient’s wife, Skeeter, her husband Clive Pelle, returned from “sea” last […]
This article was initially posted in Antigua Observer Newspaper by Samantha Simon. The search for missing Willikies teen Shamar Harrigan was yesterday joined by helicopters scouring Antigua’s east coast from the air. The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) volunteered the use of CalvinAir Helicopters, manned by experienced search and rescue pilots, to assist with locating the […]
This article was initially published at antiguaobserver.com. Young footballers stand to benefit from the ongoing Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) Player Identification Combine being hosted by the Generation Next Football Club. The initiative, which is being held in conjunction with the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Fund, commenced Monday and will host student players across a variety of […]
This post originally appeared on https://antiguanewsroom.com/, and we republished with permission. After sustaining multiple fractures to her left leg and arm in a major vehicular accident, Leidy Paola Galvis Salazar, is counting her lucky stars and thanking some caring and benevolent people for supporting her family’s GoFundMe efforts to airlift her to Columbia for urgent medical […]
This post originally appeared on https://antiguanewsroom.com/, and we republished with permission. The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF), through the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), has made a financial commitment of EC$540,000 (US$200,000) to assist residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who are currently being affected by the La Soufriere volcanic eruption. The announcement was made […]