{"id":265741,"date":"2026-01-31T08:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=265741"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:23:54","slug":"video-government-to-renovate-its-own-buildings-in-st-johns-works-minister-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/video-government-to-renovate-its-own-buildings-in-st-johns-works-minister-says\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Government to Renovate Its Own Buildings in St. John\u2019s, Works Minister Says"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The government will begin renovating its own buildings in St. John\u2019s as part of efforts to improve the capital\u2019s appearance and functionality, Works Minister Maria Browne<\/strong> said, stressing that the state must lead by example as it calls on private owners to do the same.<\/p>

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Speaking during a public consultation on the redevelopment of St. John\u2019s, Browne said several government-owned properties in the city are in need of repair and will be upgraded as part of the wider renewal push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said the initiative is intended to demonstrate the government\u2019s commitment to improving the capital, noting that public buildings must reflect the same standards being encouraged across the private sector.<\/p>

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The minister\u2019s comments came amid broader discussions on urban decay, infrastructure upgrades and shared responsibility between government and property owners in revitalising St. John\u2019s.<\/p>

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WATCH: Works Minister Maria Browne<\/strong> says the government will renovate its own buildings in St. John\u2019s, as part of a wider effort to lead by example in the capital\u2019s renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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