Shipping Company Funds Youth Music Academy in St. Vincent

A photograph of students who participated in the Academy’s Kids Easter Program, provided by Tropical Shipping.

By Admin. Updated 5:16 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Tropical Shipping has recently donated USD $1,000.00 to Hero’s Pantastic Music Academy in support of the organization’s continued commitment to music education and youth development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The presentation was made at the culmination of the Academy’s Kids Easter Program, an initiative that engages children in music, creativity, and cultural enrichment during the Easter break.

Hero’s Pantastic Music Academy, founded by veteran pan arranger and musical director Kingsley “Hero” Roberts, is a steelpan music school in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

“Hero” brings over 40 years of experience in steelpan music to the academy, making it a significant institution for nurturing musical talent in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Launched in 2020, the academy focuses on teaching steelpan from early childhood through adulthood, offering both practical and theoretical instruction. It operates in approximately 11 early childhood centers and schools across the country, integrating music education into their curricula.

“Tropical Shipping remains committed to investing in the communities we serve,” said Maxine Howard, Sales Manager at Tropical Shipping. “We are proud to support Hero’s Pantastic Music Academy in their mission to empower the next generation through music.”