{"id":243916,"date":"2025-07-21T09:50:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T13:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=243916"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:56:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T13:56:06","slug":"commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

By Garfield Joseph\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In recent weeks, The Royal Gazette in Bermuda published a sobering article titled \u201cThe Urgency of Solving Housing Crisis\u201d, highlighting the severe housing shortage that has gripped the island. <\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With skyrocketing rents, limited land availability, and growing social strain, Bermuda\u2019s housing crisis is no longer a looming threat\u2014it is a present-day emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of us in Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong>, this should not be just another headline from abroad. It should be a wake-up call.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Situation: A Region of Shared Realities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> and Bermuda share more than just beautiful coastlines and vibrant cultures. We are both small island states with limited land mass, relatively high standards of living, and a growing demand for housing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Antigua and Barbuda, the current administration has made commendable strides in addressing housing affordability.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Initiatives such as the Construct Antigua and Barbuda <\/a><\/strong>Initiative (CABI), land sales through CHAPA at below-market rates, and other housing incentives have opened doors for many families.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Yet, despite this progress, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent a future housing crisis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Complication: A Crisis That Could Be Ours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we are not yet in the same position as Bermuda, the warning signs are there. Our population is growing. Land is finite. Construction costs are rising. And for many young people, the dream of homeownership still feels out of reach. If we do not act with foresight, we risk walking the same path\u2014one where housing becomes a privilege for the few, not a right for the many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be clear: housing is not just an economic asset- Its a social foundation. It brings dignity, stability, and security. It is a safeguard against homelessness, a buffer against poverty, and a contributor to mental and physical well-being. When people are forced to live in overcrowded or unstable conditions, the stress can be overwhelming. It affects everything\u2014from children\u2019s ability to study, to adults\u2019 ability to work and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Question: What Must We Do Differently?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, how do we ensure that Antigua and Barbuda does not face the same housing crisis that Bermuda is now grappling with? How do we protect the progress we\u2019ve made while preparing for the challenges ahead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer lies in proactive policy, inclusive planning, and a cultural shift\u2014especially among our youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Answer: A Call to Action for Citizens and Policymakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Recognize Housing as a Right, not a Handout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a lingering misconception that social or affordable housing is a form of welfare. This could not be further from the truth. Social housing is a prudent investment in national development. It ensures that teachers, nurses, police officers, and young professionals can live in the communities they serve. It reduces inequality and strengthens the social fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Strengthen Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We must ensure that our zoning laws, building codes, and land use policies are aligned with long-term housing goals. This includes: Encouraging mixed-income developments. Protecting land for affordable housing. Preventing speculative land hoarding that drives up prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Expand Access to Financing and Land<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While programs like CABI have made a difference, we must go further. This means: Creating low-interest mortgage options for first-time buyers. Offering financial literacy programs to help young people plan for homeownership. Continuing to make land available at affordable rates, especially for those under 35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Inspire a Cultural Shift Among Young People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As someone who grew up in an overcrowded home, I know firsthand the challenges that come with limited space and privacy. But I also know that this experience can be a source of motivation, not a barrier. It taught me the value of planning, saving, and striving for better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the young people of Antigua and Barbuda: owning a home is one of the most important investments you can make. It may not happen overnight, but with vision and discipline, it is within reach. Start small. Think long-term. Talk to your parents, mentors, and financial advisors. Make homeownership part of your life plan\u2014not just for yourself, but for the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Learn from Others, Act for Ourselves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bermuda\u2019s crisis did not happen overnight. It was the result of years of underinvestment, policy gaps, and market pressures. We have the benefit of foresight. Let\u2019s use it. Let\u2019s study what went wrong there and ensure we don\u2019t repeat those mistakes here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Rethink Inheritance: Invest in the Living.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For parents who have the means and are planning to leave an inheritance for their children, consider this: the best time to give support is when it can make the greatest impact\u2014not at the end of life, but at the beginning of adulthood. Helping your children secure a home while they are young gives them stability, confidence, and a foundation to build their future. An inheritance handed over at retirement or death may be too late to shape the life you hoped to support. Empower them now, while it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bermuda: A Paradox of Wealth and Housing Scarcity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bermuda, often ranked among the wealthiest countries in the world, is now facing a housing crisis that defies simple logic. Despite a declining population\u2014now estimated between 54,000 and 56,000\u2014and over 180 acres of developable land, housing costs continue to soar. Why? A combination of shrinking household sizes, a shift to short-term rentals, and policy inertia has created a perfect storm. This paradox\u2014wealth without housing security\u2014should serve as a stark warning for Antigua and Barbuda and other Caribbean countries .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Shared Responsibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is not a task for the government alone. It requires collaboration between public and private sectors, community organizations, and citizens. Developers must be encouraged to build affordably. Employers can support housing initiatives for their staff. Civil society can advocate for inclusive policies. And each of us, as individuals, can make informed choices that contribute to a more stable housing future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Building a Legacy of Stability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Housing is more than bricks and mortar. It is about belonging, security, and hope. It is about ensuring that every child has a quiet place to study, every parent has a safe place to rest, and every citizen has a stake in the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are not yet in crisis\u2014but we are at a crossroads. Let us choose the path of preparation over reaction, of investment over neglect, of vision over complacency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us learn from Bermuda\u2014not with judgment, but with wisdom. And let us build a housing future in Antigua and Barbuda that is inclusive, sustainable, and worthy of the generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us not wait for a crisis to act. Let us build, plan, and invest\u2014today\u2014for a stronger, more secure tomorrow.\u00a0 Yes, we can.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP By Garfield Joseph\u00a0 Introduction: In recent weeks, The Royal Gazette in Bermuda published a sobering article titled \u201cThe Urgency of Solving Housing Crisis\u201d, highlighting the severe housing shortage that has gripped the island. With skyrocketing rents, limited land availability, and growing social strain, Bermuda\u2019s housing crisis is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":222866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-243916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nAntigua Barbuda: Addressing the Housing Crisis - Antigua News Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Antigua News Room\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"382\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"234\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"anr_staff\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AntiguaNewsRoom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AntiguaNewsRoom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"anr_staff\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"anr_staff\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f66ae26f5698168092c3ef9bccb12038\"},\"headline\":\"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\"},\"wordCount\":1237,\"commentCount\":3,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg\",\"articleSection\":[\"News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\",\"name\":\"Antigua Barbuda: Addressing the Housing Crisis - Antigua News Room\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00\",\"description\":\"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg\",\"width\":382,\"height\":234,\"caption\":\"Garfield Joseph\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\",\"name\":\"Antigua News Room\",\"description\":\"News As It Happens\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Antigua Newsroom\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg\",\"width\":1260,\"height\":1260,\"caption\":\"Antigua Newsroom\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/AntiguaNewsRoom\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antiguanewsroom\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f66ae26f5698168092c3ef9bccb12038\",\"name\":\"anr_staff\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"caption\":\"anr_staff\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/author\/anr_staff\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Antigua Barbuda: Addressing the Housing Crisis - Antigua News Room","description":"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda","og_description":"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.","og_url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/","og_site_name":"Antigua News Room","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom","article_published_time":"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00","og_image":[{"width":382,"height":234,"url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"anr_staff","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@AntiguaNewsRoom","twitter_site":"@AntiguaNewsRoom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"anr_staff","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/"},"author":{"name":"anr_staff","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f66ae26f5698168092c3ef9bccb12038"},"headline":"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda","datePublished":"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/"},"wordCount":1237,"commentCount":3,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg","articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/","name":"Antigua Barbuda: Addressing the Housing Crisis - Antigua News Room","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg","datePublished":"2025-07-21T13:50:44+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-21T13:56:06+00:00","description":"Explore the housing crisis impact in Antigua Barbuda and learn how it reflects similar issues faced in Bermuda.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:382\/h:234\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OIP-5-1.jpeg","width":382,"height":234,"caption":"Garfield Joseph"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-housing-lessons-from-bermuda-a-wake-up-call-for-antigua-and-barbuda\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/","name":"Antigua News Room","description":"News As It Happens","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization","name":"Antigua Newsroom","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg","width":1260,"height":1260,"caption":"Antigua Newsroom"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom","https:\/\/x.com\/AntiguaNewsRoom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antiguanewsroom\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f66ae26f5698168092c3ef9bccb12038","name":"anr_staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","caption":"anr_staff"},"url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/author\/anr_staff\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243916"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":243919,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243916\/revisions\/243919"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/222866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}