ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a waiver of electricity and water charges for the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Technical Center in Paynters, St. George.
The request was brought forward by Sports Minister Daryll Matthew on behalf of the ABFA, which Cabinet recognized as the official governing body for football in the country.
Officials described the Technical Center as a landmark, multi-million-dollar investment in national sports infrastructure. The facility includes two FIFA-certified artificial turf fields, modern changing rooms, laundry services, administrative offices, and public amenities. It also serves as the central hub for football training, youth development, and competitions, including school tournaments hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Sports.
Cabinet noted that similar concessions are extended to other national sports venues and said the decision ensures equal treatment for the ABFA facility.
The waiver, which will remain in place on a continuing basis, underscores government support for the Center’s role in advancing youth and community development, fostering sporting excellence, and enhancing Antigua and Barbuda’s profile in regional and international football.
In commending the ABFA, Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the country’s social and sporting infrastructure and creating more opportunities for young people through sports.
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Yes is is great news that a facilty funded by FIFA no longer has to pay for utilities while the common man continues to be raped by exhorbitant utility bills.
This is a reasonable request after all it is a national organization and is not like they making a ton of money. The upkeep of the place alone is a lot
Is the government awash in money? Why does this useless ALP government continue to waste the scarce resources of this country?
So I guess everyone in the country is making a ton of money? FIFA provides them with enough money to pay for their utilities. We shouldn’t have to foot their bill.