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Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda will begin removing derelict vehicles from the streets of St. John’s at the end of March, aiming to ease congestion and improve public safety.
Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, Lionel Hurst, said the effort is a response to public complaints about vehicles left unattended for extended periods.
“The expectation is that it will be carried out by the police themselves and the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board,” Hurst said. “We’ll start in St. John’s, but I can’t say precisely where.”
Residents have raised concerns that the abandoned cars block narrow streets, making it difficult for vehicles to pass. Some have also become breeding grounds for rodents and other pests.
“The object is to clear some of those streets so that we can have traffic move more efficiently,” Hurst said. “These abandoned vehicles sometimes serve as the homes of vermin and rodents, and they pose a security threat to their neighbours.”
Once removed, the vehicles will be stored at a designated site before being processed for disposal. Authorities are considering crushing and stacking them to reduce space requirements, with the possibility of exporting the scrap metal for recycling.
“At some point, we’re going to be able to export them to places that purchase used metal,” Hurst explained.
The move forms part of a broader initiative to improve the capital’s appearance. Officials have also outlined plans to regulate street vending and address other urban management concerns.
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All Saint Swetes Old Road have plenty old car all over di village some of dem ppl like deh love gave unnecessary things round dem like a certain politician 😂
I wonder how long it will take to clear all of them.
Where are the owners for these vehicles?
i happy they removed them… i hated to see these….
You guys need to come in seaview junction roads as well
Excellent move, but not only in St. John’s, it is in the country side too especially Bolans I know of one home that has about 3 of these old vehicles just parked up on the street another problem in Bolans there are 2 mechanic shops and those streets are virtually turned into one way streets people sometimes have problems parking in front their own homes, it is absolutely disgusting
Recently the government constructed some sidewalks in Bolans and It’s an excellent idea but now cars are parked daily on them so pedestrians must walk in the street and put themselves at risk, the police travel these roads daily and do absolutely nothing about it. This is just lawlessness
That’s where govt can get additional revenue to maintain the roads. Charge all the owners that love park their cars on the side of the roads blocking traffic. They go on like is their personal parking spot.
While you at it, start fining all them that love park by Hodges Bay, Blue Waters, Royalton Grand Chic and Sandals. They using the road like one huge parking lot and jamming up traffic straight. This shit been going on too long. Fine all a dem and leave the roads clear for vehicle traffic NOT vehicle parking lot.
Looks like it’s time for the “car cemetery” in St. John’s to finally be laid to rest! 🚗🪦 Let’s hope the removal process goes smoothly, and our streets can breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe some of these abandoned vehicles can find new life as scrap metal art? 😜
You’re spot on, @Faithful National #2! This isn’t just a St. John’s problem—it’s happening all over, and Bolans is no exception.
Let’s hope the government gets on board with fixing it in all affected areas. People should be able to park near their homes without hassle! It’s time for a change, and cleaning up these streets is a solid start.