Recently, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Investment, Charles Fernandez, extended congratulations to Keisha Schahaff who will be the first Antiguan and Barbudan and Caribbean woman to travel to space.
According to the announcement, Schahaff is expected to travel to space in 2022, having won two seats on a Virgin Galactic space flight during sweepstakes organized by Virgin Galactic in partnership with fundraising platform Omaze.
“You will be carrying the whole of Antigua and Barbuda with you, and this type of recognition is priceless,” said the Tourism Minister as he extended best wishes to the future astronaut.
Minister Fernandez presented Schahaff with a tropical bouquet and a tourism gift bag. The minister offered the full support of the country and the Ministry of Tourism and Investment in assisting her on this “phenomenal” journey.
Schahaff said she is looking forward to flying the Antigua and Barbuda national flag from space. Also present at the meeting was the CEO of The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James, marketing communications manager Maria Blackman, and sports tourism officer within the Ministry of Tourism Karen Joseph.
“This is a remarkable opportunity,” said the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO, Colin C. James. “Since your win, you have represented Antigua and Barbuda extremely well and have made us all feel proud. We look forward to working with you, and hope that your journey to space increases awareness of Antigua and Barbuda and inspires more persons to visit our twin-island paradise.”
— Keisha Schahaff (@KeishaSchahaff) December 10, 2021
