PROFILE DONA REGIS-PROSPER
We have only just begun in Antigua Dona Regis-Prosper has skilfully combined roles in the maritime and tourism sectors. As a result, she has secured top positions across the Caribbean; working for port authorities, cruise terminal operators and national tourism organizations. Dona now uses her wide-ranging experience to run Antigua Cruise Port – a fast expanding, privatelyrun facility that following the pandemic hiatus has taken the lead in re-introducing cruiseships to the region. Here Dona speaks to Caribbean Maritime about her stellar career and her interests. 4 Caribbean Maritime | October- January 2022
Q. Where were you born and where did you grow up? A. I was born in the city of Castries on the island of St Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean. I grew up in a wonderful tight-knit community called Gesneau about 30 mins from the capital city of Castries. I moved to Trinidad and Tobago for college when I was 16 years old so I would also say that I grew up in the land of steel pan, calypso and soca music. Q. How big an influence were your parents on your early life? A. I grew up in a single-parent household and was raised by a strong and loving mother who taught me the value of education and hard work from an early age. She
