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Government Plans Sparkling Water Bottling Plant Aimed at Export Markets
Greene Says Government Planning Sparkling Water Bottling Plant for Export
Trade Minister EP Chet Greene says the government is planning the establishment of a sparkling water bottling plant aimed primarily at export, as part of a broader strategy to expand local manufacturing and reduce Antigua and Barbuda’s dependence on imports.
Speaking during the 2026 Budget Debate in Parliament, Greene said the water facility, which will use glass bottles, is one of four new manufacturing enterprises expected to come on stream in 2026.
He described the plant as being designed “predominantly for export,” with an interjection during the presentation clarifying the product as sparkling water.
Greene told lawmakers that the water bottling operation is part of a wider push to strengthen export capacity while also supporting import substitution, helping to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
In addition to the sparkling water plant, Greene said two paper-based manufacturing operations are also expected to be established next year, both with what he described as export capacity and potential.
He also announced plans for a beer production factory, which would expand domestic beverage manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported products.
The trade minister said the government is deliberately moving Antigua and Barbuda away from being an almost entirely import-dependent economy, using manufacturing and exports to build greater economic resilience.
Greene linked the export-focused manufacturing drive to broader economic diversification efforts, saying it is intended to create jobs, stabilise supply chains and generate foreign exchange through locally produced goods.
While he did not name specific export destinations, Greene said the initiatives are aligned with Antigua and Barbuda’s expanding diplomatic and trade relationships, positioning local manufacturers to access external markets.
The projects form part of the government’s wider trade and industrial policy agenda for 2026.
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SHALL WE START DELIVERING WATER TO THE PEOPLE BEFORE SELLING SPARKLING BOTTLED ONE
The idiots can’t even supply water for the island 24/7 for 365 days a year… And they want to start selling water. Get your priorities right. And besides I wouldn’t trust any water they’re selling. They can’t even keep their buildings clean, anyone foolish enough to trust them with water???
Is today April the 1st? This must be a joke.
“Planning the establishment of a …” “expected to come on stream in 2026…” You can plan and expect all you want but the reality will be very different.
Sparkling water in expensive glass bottles from a desalination plant 🤣 and “designed predominantly for export…”🤣. Don’t worry Antiguans, this will never happen.
Hahahah hilarious!! Where’s the fresh water on the island coming from?? Just more corrupt politicians enriching themselves off public dollars. Wake up Antigua
Why would EP Chet Greene be ashamed to present this idea?
After signing the LIAT deal in Lagos and selling it to you people.
The LIAT 2020 deal where an African businessman invests nothing and gets 70%; and Antigua and Barbuda gets 30% after take over the $60 million debt with Caribbean Development Bank while borrowing another $20 million and to top it off the LIAT Hanger was handed over to the African.
What a deal? Where Antigua owns 30% and the African 70% of LIAT 2020 and it went down so smoothly.
I would be surprised if you were told they will be mining for gold under the 365 beaches.
Need I say more.
Antiguans believe anything! This is AI! DUUH!!! Lol Exporting water, lol. Clearly this is AI people
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