The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a utilities amnesty, waiving all outstanding arrears for residents who have been disconnected from electricity, water or landline telephone services for more than 180 days.
The announcement, made following the weekly Cabinet meeting and outlined by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant, is aimed at providing relief to households facing financial hardship and restoring access to essential services.
The policy applies to customers who have been without service for at least six months. Affected residents are being encouraged to contact the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) to arrange reconnection under the amnesty programme.
Cabinet said the decision forms part of a broader effort to ease cost-of-living pressures and ensure that basic services remain accessible to all citizens. The measure is also intended to support vulnerable and low-income households impacted by prolonged disconnections.
The amnesty was among several matters discussed at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, which also addressed the recent dissolution of Parliament and preparations for upcoming general elections.
Officials are urging eligible residents to take advantage of the initiative, noting that public cooperation will be key to its implementation.
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FREEBS,FREEBS,FREEBS,AND MORE FREEBS.IS THIS CONSIDERED TO BE TREATING? BUYING OF VOTES IN ADVANCED OF THE ELECTION.
Every election same bullshit
No…this is not an election inducement
Same playbook every election by the ALP cabol, then the some people are disconnected a few months after.
In no real countries could this blatant election treating take place.
Better than none
Wiping out debts for customers who do not pay their bills punishes conscientious, on-time payers and will encourage future non-payment by others who expect similar forgiveness. It violates the principle of fairness for customers who sacrifice to pay their bills on a timely basis every month. Elections have a way of making the impossible possible. I hope the government remembers that there’s life after the election. Citizens better believe that the government will seek to recover these losses one way or another if they are reelected.
One big dutty chipzz. So way d incentive for those who struggle to pay up on time.
@Jussayin!!! – I believe they give a discount when you pay early
MURDA! MURDA! MURDA! Ah how much money Gaston spending and give way to win this election. He seems mortally afraid of what the future holds for him if he loses. PEOPLE something not right here. More in the mortar than the pestle
@Born and Bread. It definitely look so. The PM giving away d whole country to hold onto the power. Something is up.
Is the imunity coming to an end so he mot safe no more. Thinking out loud!!!
Hold on a minute. I pay my utility bills every month without fail. Will these ABLP basket cases give me a free month or two off?
So my taxes are now subsidising for those who cannot or will not pay?
THIS ABLP INDUCEMENT SH#T MUST STOP ✋🏾
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