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rime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s $100 million road enhancement initiative will be funded through a bond arrangement with the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) and Antigua Commercial Bank (ACB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid public pressure to disclose the project’s financing, Browne assured that the funds will support the construction of climate-resilient concrete roads, replacing traditional asphalt, which he said deteriorates quickly due to extreme weather. <\/p>

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The government has already invested in its own concrete production and expects the arrival of a pug mill to mechanize the mixing process for roller-compacted roads.<\/p>

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Strict oversight measures will be in place, with bank engineers monitoring contractors\u2019 work. To help manage the bond, the Antigua & Barbuda<\/a> <\/strong>government initially proposed a 40% increase in vehicle licensing fees but may adjust this after public consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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