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Sandals Grande Antigua is to be expanded, starting in the first quarter of 2023.<\/p>

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Highly-placed sources tell ABS News Sandals Resorts International is to add new luxury accommodation to its Antigua property.<\/p>\n

It will create about 400 jobs for tradesmen and others during the construction phase. Upon completion, it will create about 300 permanent jobs over time.<\/p>

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Construction is to start within the next three months, with completion set for 2025.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has welcomed the news, saying it sends a strong message of confidence to the global market, regarding the country’s recovery from the pandemic.<\/p>\n

He also lauds the planned enhancement project as very impressive, and says it will help soften the impact of the pandemic. Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez says this upgrade signals a boost to the country’s tourism package.<\/p>

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Minister Fernandez explains that in addition to the further enhancement of the country’s tourism product, employment in the construction and entertainment industry will receive major boost.<\/p>\n

Sandals\u2019 Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart is bullish on the prospects, saying the vision for Sandals Grande Antigua includes an exquisite transformation.<\/p>

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