{"id":244335,"date":"2025-07-24T13:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=244335"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:44:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:44:03","slug":"minister-of-housing-and-works-applauds-team-effort-in-st-johns-police-station-revitalization-pledges-continued-upgrades-to-police-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/minister-of-housing-and-works-applauds-team-effort-in-st-johns-police-station-revitalization-pledges-continued-upgrades-to-police-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister of Housing and Works Applauds Team Effort in St. John\u2019s Police Station Revitalization, Pledges Continued Upgrades to Police Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2638922544\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister of Housing and Works Applauds Team Effort in St. John\u2019s Police Station Revitalization, Pledges Continued Upgrades to Police Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-swimming-federation-announces-national-team-for-the-2025-world-swimming-championships\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Ministry of Housing and Works celebrates the successful completion and reopening of the newly revitalized St. John\u2019s Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the government\u2019s ongoing commitment to strengthening the nation\u2019s law enforcement infrastructure.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3043258799\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Re-Commissioning Ceremony held today, the Minister of Housing and Works, Hon. Maria Browne, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all individuals and organizations whose dedication and teamwork made the project possible.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2037218322\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> The Minister highlighted the collaborative spirit that defined the rehabilitation process, noting the essential roles played by the contractor, Mr. Patrice Luke and his team, the Ministry\u2019s Buildings Department, and the unwavering support from the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Port Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis day has been long in the making, and it is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together,\u201d said Minister Browne. \u201cFrom the outset, this project was a team effort.<\/p><div id=\"antig-941082173\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img 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Police Station not only meets modern standards but also retains its unique West Indian charm.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-955520601\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, 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during the renovation. <\/p><div id=\"antig-707422610\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, 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police facilities throughout Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cThis is just the beginning,\u201d she stated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and other partners to rehabilitate and upgrade government-owned buildings, reducing our reliance on leased spaces and ensuring that our police officers have the resources they need to carry out their vital duties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-swimming-federation-announces-national-team-for-the-2025-world-swimming-championships\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua Barbuda <\/a><\/strong>Ministry of Housing and Works extends sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the St. John\u2019s Police Station project and looks forward to further collaborations as part of its mission to enhance public infrastructure for the benefit of all citizens and residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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