Throughout June 2026, the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), through the Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea (PROMAR) Project, formalized four new partnerships to advance circular economy solutions and strengthen the fight against plastic pollution across St. Kitts and Nevis.

 

On June 24, 2026, CFBC and the St. Kitts Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Poinciana Conference Room, CFBC. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework to support the implementation of PROMAR Work Package 2, which focuses on advancing circular economy solutions and reducing plastic pollution in St. Kitts and Nevis.

 

The MOU was signed by Dr. Moyia Rowtham, Interim President of CFBC, and Ms. Chantel Pemberton, Planning Manager of the SWMC. Proceedings were facilitated by Mr. Fidel O'Flaherty, PROMAR National Focal Point and Project Manager at CFBC.

 

The partnership brings together complementary strengths: CFBC contributes technical knowledge, applied research capability and stakeholder engagement as the national institution responsible for higher education, research, innovation and capacity building, while SWMC brings operational expertise and statutory responsibility for solid waste management, offering practical insight into waste collection, processing and disposal systems across the Federation. Together, the two organizations will work collaboratively to identify, develop and implement practical circular economy interventions that improve the management and recovery of plastic waste.

 

A key objective of the partnership is to facilitate the design and implementation of pilot initiatives that demonstrate innovative approaches to plastic waste management while generating evidence to inform future policy and investment decisions.

 

Just days later, on June 30, 2026, CFBC signed three further MOUs at the same venue, this time with leading national environmental organizations: Blue Conscience, C.A.R.E. (Coral Reef Assistance Restoration and Education) SKN, and CYEN/The Ripple Institute. These agreements establish collaborative frameworks to support PROMAR implementation through coordinated community engagement, environmental education, marine conservation and circular economy initiatives.

 

The MOUs were signed by Dr. Moyia Rowtham on behalf of CFBC, with partner organizations represented by Dr. Alessandra Polo (Blue Conscience), Mr. Rudell Williams (C.A.R.E. SKN), and Ms. P'Della'P Stanley, representing both the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) and The Ripple Institute.

 

Blue Conscience contributes extensive experience in marine conservation, coastal and underwater clean-up initiatives, environmental awareness campaigns and citizen science activities. C.A.R.E. SKN brings technical knowledge and practical experience in coral reef conservation, marine ecosystem restoration and environmental monitoring. CYEN and The Ripple Institute offer strong national youth engagement, community mobilization, volunteer coordination and environmental education, helping expand public participation in PROMAR activities across the Federation.

 

Collectively, these partnerships create opportunities for collaborative shoreline clean-ups, public education campaigns, citizen science programs, environmental monitoring, stakeholder consultations and volunteer mobilization.

 

Together, these four agreements reflect PROMAR's broader philosophy that environmental sustainability is best achieved through collective action, shared expertise and institutional collaboration. By connecting research, government waste management, civil society and youth networks, the partnerships create a strong, coordinated foundation for reducing marine litter and improving plastic waste management across St. Kitts and Nevis.

 

As implementation progresses, CFBC and its partner organizations look forward to translating the commitments contained within these MOUs into tangible outcomes that deliver lasting environmental, social and economic benefits for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.