Education Minister Daryll Matthew has announced that Dr. Jonah Greene will serve as the inaugural president of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS), a newly established tertiary institution formed through the consolidation of four major post-secondary entities.

The announcement was made during the Browne and Browne radio programme over the weekend, where Minister Matthew praised Dr. Greene’s leadership within the Ministry of Education and confirmed her appointment to head the institution.

The formation of ABCAS is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize tertiary education and improve the management, delivery, and relevance of academic and technical programmes. The institution will operate through several specialised schools, including Hospitality, Technology, Continuing Education, Creative Industries—and, newly announced, Agriculture.

Dr. Greene, who currently serves as Deputy Director of Education, said the college is poised to become a transformative force for national development. “Our goal is to have a certificate in every home,” she said, pointing to plans to expand access to vocational and academic training across the country.