ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) leader Gaston Browne says his administration has implemented a series of tax cuts, subsidies and social programmes aimed at easing the cost of living, as the party makes its case to voters ahead of the general election.
Speaking at a campaign launch event at People’s Place, Browne said his government has focused on putting more money into the hands of citizens through targeted policy measures.
“We are putting money into your pockets,” Browne said as he outlined the administration’s approach to economic relief.
He highlighted the removal of personal income tax as a key intervention and pointed to reductions in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) on essential goods, saying the changes were designed to make everyday items more affordable.
Browne said the government has also expanded its food assistance programme to support vulnerable households, adding that “every single person must eat” as he defended the initiative as a necessary safety net.
He further pointed to subsidies aimed at cushioning the impact of global price increases, particularly in fuel and utilities, noting that the government has absorbed costs to prevent higher prices at the pump and for electricity.
“We care about you,” Browne said, describing the measures as part of a broader commitment to protect citizens from rising living costs.
The ABLP leader said the policies reflect a people-centered approach to governance and are intended to ensure that economic growth translates into tangible benefits for citizens.
The measures come as cost of living concerns remain a key issue for voters heading into the April 30 general election.
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I bet my last dollar the people benefitting from the food programme are at least 85% Labour supporters and quite a lot of them do not qualify, it’s something I see weekly when I go to the village shops and supermarkets. A number of people who are supporters of the Opposition and who qualify were taken off, I wouldn’t call names to embarass them. The ABLP is a wicked, evil organization and needs to go. ANR seems to be supporting this evil regime with their cruelty
@ Do Not Care About Party Just Love A&B
My fellow blogger, you seem to have missed the fact that ANR was PURCHASED and SINCE OWNED by the PM.
Hence the reason shown for supporting the ABLP. They are one and the same.
Well! Well! All the time Gaston was this guy throttling around Dubai riding camel and now he here begging and using our monies to buy us.
Saying there is a renaissance meaning rebirth, after doing the country wrong and let us lose visa travel to the USA, and Gaston have the heart to be bragging that he is sending his son to college in the he USA because five island UWI campus not good enough for his son, and by the way Gaston ostensibly have a property in Miami so entry for his son is no problem as a property owner.
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