Gov’t Unveils Infrastructure Plans for Barbuda
Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas has announced that the government will ramp up infrastructure work in Barbuda to support ongoing development projects.
Speaking on Pointe FM, Nicholas said he plans to spend about a week on the island to assess the energy needs, noting the current solar plant has “reached the top of its utility.” He said a new energy grid is needed to supply power to upcoming developments near the new port and commercial district.
Plans also include repurposing the old airport and advancing a housing project at Louie Hill—both requiring upgrades to energy, water, and telecom systems.
“Some work is going to be required in Barbuda over the next 18 months, and we’ve got to get in there early,” Nicholas said.
The government says the push is part of its commitment to Barbuda’s development.
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When will this plan be implemented?
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This all sounds well and good for any country’s development especially Barbuda. But is it really true what they are saying is intended to happen based on past experiences with this government? After all there is no denying the many plans and promises that were never kept or started and failed..Those also sounded good too. so…..
Not telling anyone how to do their jobs but please consider burying utilities in light of the occasional hurricanes and the damage they cause to utility lines. This will not only be most cost effective but also convenient.
So the government doing as they wish without consultation with the Barbuda Council. This is why there will always be a rift .
Ah you go hear when Barbuda vote to be separate and want nothing to do with Antigua. The ppl tired of yall meddling in their affairs.
Turning Barbuda into another commercial hub might look good on paper, but what happens to our land, our culture, and our say in how our island evolves? We’re not just a blank canvas for big government plans. We’re not against development but it has to be for Barbudans, by Barbudans. Too often, plans are made in Antigua, then dropped on us without real consultation. That’s not partnership, that’s control.
The governments renewed interest in Barbuda’s infrastructure might look like progress to the fools. But I’m sure it’s all just a strategic move to have control over Barbuda. Real development should empower and satisfy Barbudans but just satisfy the government’s economic goals
The proposed 18 months window for groundwork is optimistic. It’s important that the government sticks to timelines, but also remains flexible enough to adjust as needed to do things right
It’s encouraging to see steps being made towards Barbuda’s development. Been too long the sister isle has lagged behind in infrastructure, so this could signal a turning point once the plans go on with real action and community involvement
What about the infrastructure of Antigua that there are many houses and buildings in poor condition and full of zinc.
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