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Authorities have marked 155 abandoned vehicles for removal in the first phase of the government\u2019s nationwide cleanup campaign, according to the National Solid Waste Management Authority.<\/p>

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General Manager Indira Henry<\/strong> said during a press conference that the initial sweep covered the Villa and Point areas, where 75 vehicles<\/strong> were tagged by police for removal. An additional 80 vehicles<\/strong> were later identified in the Yorks area as the program expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign, launched this week, is described by Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph<\/strong> as a \u201cdeep, deep cleanup\u201d of Antigua and Barbuda aimed at restoring the country\u2019s appearance and improving public health. The operation involves the Defense Force, Solid Waste, the Central Board of Health, and Public Works.<\/p>

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Under the initiative, derelict homes, overgrown lots, and unsightly fences will also be addressed. Property owners who fail to maintain their premises after official cleanups could face charges added to their property value under existing legislation.<\/p>

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Officials said cleanup efforts are being conducted using mapped grids to systematically target each community. Once the first sector is completed, teams will move into Yorks and other districts in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sir Molwyn said the government intends to make the cleanup an ongoing, structured effort linked to health, sanitation, and national pride.<\/p>

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