The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has announced the commencement of a major housing project in the village of Five Islands.
Earlier today, the ABLP candidate for the St. John’s Rural West Constituency and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Michael Joseph, stated that the National Housing Development and Urban Renewal Company Limited, under the experienced oversight of Minister of Social and Urban Transformation, Rawdon Turner, will oversee this transformative development in Rural West Constituency.
“This housing initiative will feature two- and three-bedroom units, constructed using durable, concrete materials to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability. These homes are being built to meet modern climate-resilient standards, reinforcing the government’s commitment to safe, secure, and future-ready communities,” Joseph declared.
One hundred single family homes designed specifically for first-time homeowners will be made available in phases.
“This project represents more than just housing. It is about opportunity, dignity, and building a better future for our people,” said Joseph. “We are creating pathways to homeownership for hardworking families while continuing to transform communities across Antigua and Barbuda,” Joseph stated.
The development forms part of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s broader national strategy to expand affordable housing, strengthen community infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for low- and middle-income families.
Since taking office in 2014, the Gaston Browne-led ABLP has made available over 5385 parcels of land for home construction and has built over 2395 homes in several communities including Paynter’s, Olivers, Denfields, Dredge Bay, North Sound, Lightfoot, Follies and Herberts.
“The housing revolution has come to Five Islands, and these will not just be new buildings, but new opportunities for scores of people in this community. We are not just building stronger homes. We are building stronger lives,” Joseph stated
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Vision for the people
Dear People of Antigua and Barbuda,
As we approach the final days before the election, I must say the message is still not being delivered clearly. People have been given homes, but without sustainable jobs, they can’t afford the upkeep. And beyond that, we’re paying 40% more for car licensing, yet we still don’t have better roads. Water remains an issue, and taxes—like the ABST—are crushing us. We can’t even bring goods in cheaply because of the double taxation, and everyday life is harder. Everything should be in place by now—there should be no scrambling. If the government had been performing, we wouldn’t need these last-minute huge billboards or desperate stunts. Their work should have been the proof all along. Now, we must demand real leadership, not just promises, so we can build a future on solid results.
Absolutely—here’s the revised version:
As the time runs out, we must take heed of this blitz the ABLP is pushing. This blitz shouldn’t even be necessary—if they had been doing their jobs from the start, we wouldn’t need this rushed, intense effort now. When they rely on a blitz, it’s a sign of fear—big bulletin boards all over the streets of Antigua, splashed with their message. They’re trying to outspend, not outdo. This isn’t about more ads—it’s about doing the work. The roads should already be repaired; the water should already be flowing. And we should be able to get our visas, go about our lives, but instead, the CIP program has left us compromised. It didn’t help the little man—it just funneled money into their own circle, while we saw nothing. And don’t even get me started on the boat sale, with its enormous kickbacks. Let this be a wake-up call. Don’t fall for the mirage. This blitz is a desperate move—selfish, short-sighted—and if they really cared about the country, they would have performed from day one, giving the people a fair chance to choose. Instead, they called this election early—two and a half years ahead—showing their desperation, their self-interest. So, don’t be fooled—this is about them, not us. Let the people decide, and don’t drink the Kool-Aid. The blitz should never have been needed—because the job should have been done from the beginning.