In a dynamic celebration of National STEM Day, Cloud Carib, the region’s leading provider of secure cloud and managed IT services, partnered with FEMSTEM Bahamas and acclaimed Bahamian muralist Allan Pacino Wallace to unveil a vibrant new community mural at the Edmund Moxey Community Center. The initiative served as a creative catalyst to engage young women in both artistic expression and early STEM exploration.
The partnership reflects Cloud Carib’s long-standing commitment to advancing digital literacy, diversity in tech, and future-ready talent development across The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. By merging art and technology into a single hands-on experience, the initiative created a unique space for over 15 FEMSTEM students and Cloud Carib staff to envision the intersection of creativity and innovation.
As part of the event, Cloud Carib donated a 3D printer to FEMSTEM’s program, directly equipping participants with real-world technology that will support their upcoming prosthetics design competition this winter. Cloud Carib’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Olivia Dorsett, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s continued focus on widening access to technology and building future-ready talent.
“Our corporate social responsibility initiatives are always aimed at STEM, but when we see a focus that can help disenfranchised kids or people from the Family Islands that don’t always have representation, we target those groups,” she said.
The mural, outlined and led by local Bahamian muralist Allan Pacino Wallace, highlighted the value of the collaboration and issued a broader call to action for local female muralists and artists to join initiatives that create meaningful learning opportunities for girls. “My daughter is a budding artist,” he said, “and I was invited to be a part of this. It’s a lot of fun, but this is a great opportunity for female artists and upcoming muralists to participate as well,” he noted.
FEMSTEM’s founder, Tyronda Glinton, highlighted the value of blending STEM with the arts, which aids in engaging more confidently with technical concepts.
“Technology includes the arts in all components,” she said. “In UX and UI design careers, you need someone who visualizes what you want to produce for software or a new website. Even in engineering, you must have a creative mind to draft an idea first,” she explained.
The mural is now one of several pieces of local art adorning the walls of the community center and drew strong support from those who work directly with the community. Center Manager Cleo Strachan said the project shows how partnerships can open new avenues for both creative and technical exploration. “We’re very excited to be a part of this mural project,” she said. “We support girls in STEM, and this shows a lot of positivity in community building.”
As Cloud Carib continues to expand its footprint across the Caribbean and Latin America, the company remains focused on building inclusive pathways into the technology sector. Additional joint ventures with FEMSTEM are planned, including mentorship and digital literacy programs that reflect Cloud Carib’s mission to help shape a more inclusive and future-ready workforce for the region.