THE 2026 recipients of the Anthony N. Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence were announced last evening during a live video, celebrating five exceptional individuals, including a Guyanese-American, whose work continues to uplift and redefine the region.
The laureates—two Barbadians, two Jamaicans, and a Guyanese-American—were selected by a distinguished regional panel of Caribbean citizens across four categories of excellence, according to a press release.
In the Arts & Letters category, Sheena Rose, a Barbadian visual artist known for her vibrant contemporary works that explore culture and identity, received this year’s honours.
The Entrepreneurship category recognised Dean Nevers, a Jamaican telecommunications pioneer celebrated for expanding digital infrastructure and access across underserved communities.
In Public & Civic Contributions, Shamelle Rice of Barbados was honoured for her groundbreaking social activism and sustained efforts to strengthen community resilience through youth mentorship and empowerment initiatives.
The Science & Technology category was jointly awarded to Dr. Niven Narain, a Guyanese-American biotech innovator whose medical research has advanced cancer therapeutics, and Professor Tannecia Stephenson, a Jamaican climate scientist whose work informs regional adaptation strategies to climate change.
Each Anthony N. Sabga laureate receives the local currency equivalent of TT$500,000 to further their ongoing work and support projects that advance Caribbean development and innovation.
Founded by the ANSA McAL Group, the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards remain one of the region’s most prestigious recognitions of excellence, dedicated to fostering visionary leadership and tangible progress across the Caribbean.