Cabinet Fast-Tracks Housing Projects in Jennings and Belmont
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to accelerate the construction of new homes in Jennings, Belmont, and other communities, as part of its pledge to expand affordable housing.
Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant told the weekly post-Cabinet briefing:
“Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the people of Antigua and Barbuda, particularly those on the lower economic scale, enjoy access to affordable and dignified housing as the central pillar of national pride and social progress”.
He confirmed that ministers agreed to “fast-track plans for the construction of homes in Jennings, Belmont and other areas across the nation”.
In addition to new construction, Cabinet pledged further support to the Humanity Advancement Projects Initiative (HAPI), a group that works to repair and build homes for the disadvantaged.
“Cabinet agreed to provide additional assistance to HAPI so that they can support the repairs and the construction of homes for the less fortunate in Antigua and Barbuda,” Merchant said.
The housing initiative is part of a broader government effort to uplift communities, which includes infrastructure improvements, environmental projects, and beautification drives.
Officials say the fast-tracking of housing construction will help meet urgent demand and reinforce the government’s social development agenda, particularly for families struggling to access safe and secure housing.
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This is all about getting votes for the upcoming election. Hope when they are built they will be really affordable and durable to withstand these monster storms and not the same crap that obtains presently
“Housing is welcome and long overdue, but ‘fast-tracking’ must not mean rushing and cutting corners. Families deserve proper homes with drainage, utilities, and quality that lasts. Jennings and Belmont are named, but what about the other communities still waiting? How many homes, and when? We’re thankful for progress, but after years of promises, we also see the timing—so please, do it right.”
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