Anguilla Student Wins Regional Tourism Congress

ANGUILLA – Amarni Webster of Anguilla has won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism. The competition took place in Georgetown, Guyana, on October 8 as part of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference.

Webster, a student at Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School, was among 18 young delegates presenting ideas under the theme “Caribbean Tourism Through the Eyes of Tomorrow.” Judges recognized his presentation on developing young talent, strengthening skills and expanding tourism employment opportunities.anguillafocus+1

The win marks the first time an Anguillian has received the regional junior minister title in the congress’s 26-year history, Anguilla Focus reported. Webster will receive mentorship from a team representing Carnival Corporation, the competition’s lead sponsor.

Raia Cargill of Sunland Baptist Academy in The Bahamas placed second and will serve as junior CTO secretary-general, with mentorship from CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper. Jahneil McKenzie of Barbados placed third, while Janica Adams of Antigua and Barbuda received special mention.anguillafocus+1

The congress was chaired by Jolé St. John of Tobago, the previous year’s winner. Its programme also gave delegates opportunities to connect with students, educators and youth organizations in Guyana.anguillafocus+1

Webster had earlier been named Anguilla’s junior minister of tourism after competing in the island’s national youth congress.