Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government’s road improvement programme for Barbuda has received the green light, paving the way for additional infrastructure projects on the sister island.
Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on Saturday, Browne said the road works form part of a broader development programme that also includes a new cargo port, housing developments and improvements at the Barbuda airport.
“We’ve gotten the green light for the roads in Barbuda,” Browne said.
The prime minister said construction of the island’s new cargo port is expected to begin within the next 60 days, with equipment scheduled to be mobilized to Barbuda shortly.
He also provided an update on the airport expansion, saying work on the terminal building is progressing.
“The airport is moving well. The terminal building is moving well,” Browne said.
Browne noted that the government is continuing its housing programme on the island, including the construction of homes funded through a grant from China.
He said the combination of road improvements, expanded port facilities, airport upgrades and new housing is intended to support Barbuda’s long-term economic development while improving infrastructure for residents and businesses.
The prime minister said the projects demonstrate the government’s continued commitment to investing in Barbuda’s growth and preparing the island for increased commercial and residential activity.
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While inter-island passengers transportation remains limited and exorbitantly expensive for Barbudans; construction of the island’s new cargo port hardly benefits Barbudans.
Who did Gaston Browne get the “Green Light from ? Is the “Green Light from PLH/BOC and Nobu? This appears like a continuation of efforts to marginalizing Barbudans.
Now that Trevor Walker pockets are full; Gaston has a free hand to do what he wants.
The line for Medical Benefit cards being issued on Barbuda on July 6 and July 7th are mostly Spanish people working for OLH/BOC.
Amnesty is working and you the so called indigenous people are being marginalized by your own government each and everyday.
Isn’t the Barbuda Council responsible for roads in Barbuda?
More promises again!!!
Wasn’t the brand new international airport supposed to be bringing American Airlines passengers straight to Barbuda already? What more airport works? Wasn’t the Privy Council told the airport was complete?
The CDB funded roadworks were slated to begin first quarter 2026, so what further green light is he talking about? Was there a red light?
@ Giselle say NO….
By raising that question if you are serious; I think you should stick with the Giselle story that you are obsessed with.
How many times has Gaston say he building modern roads in Antigua?
Gaston is trying to get the ability to sell land in Barbuda so he’ll say anything to get people in his side.
What you don’t understand he needs to explain himself with the loan from Caribbean Development Bank