E. P. Chet Greene has defended ongoing roadworks in St. Paul’s, telling residents the programme is part of a structured, long-term plan rather than a last-minute push ahead of elections.
Addressing concerns during a community meeting, Greene rejected suggestions that road construction is being rushed.
“We are not rushing to finish roads… we are starting roads on a planned approach,” he said, pointing to a phased rollout of infrastructure projects across the constituency and wider Antigua.
He said major works now underway form part of a broader national effort to upgrade key routes and improve connectivity, noting that several projects have been in progress for years.
“If you cast your minds across the nation… there have been road programmes ongoing for the last two years,” Greene said, adding that development has included upgrades to major highways and arterial roads.
In St. Paul’s, he highlighted the long-anticipated rehabilitation of All Saints Road as a central component of the current phase of works.
“Work has commenced on All Saints Road,” Greene said, describing the project as a significant step in improving transportation links within the constituency.
He added that the programme extends beyond main roads, with ongoing upgrades to secondary and community roads aimed at improving access for residents and businesses.
Greene also sought to reassure constituents about funding for the projects, indicating that resources allocated for roadworks are being used specifically for infrastructure development.
“The money is to fix the roads,” he said, emphasizing that financing mechanisms are in place to support continued improvements.
Residents raised concerns about road conditions and safety in some areas, prompting Greene to stress the importance of durable construction and long-term planning.
“What I’m trying to do is to see enduring solutions,” he said, noting that the use of more resilient materials is intended to extend the lifespan of the roads.
He also called on community members to play a role in maintaining infrastructure, particularly by avoiding damage to newly constructed roads.
The road programme forms part of a wider development agenda in St. Paul’s, with Greene maintaining that infrastructure upgrades are essential to economic activity and daily life in the constituency.
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This is all about the election don’t be fooled, I would have reached out to him over a year ago about the road in my area ( the persons came through the street and fixed pot holes and didn’t tend to the balance of the road, I assume it’s because of how it looks they just didn’t realize the length of the road goes alll the way down) it’s so bad it looks like it’s a small forest about to develop, nobody can drive there, persons however do walk there. When I initially reached out, he said he is on it, I was impressed to see that the team came immediately and did some leveling of the road. However that was it, nothing else happened, I keep reminding him on multiple occasions, a new year later nothing, they would have had to passss this area to go up the road to Liberta. Mind you they were informed prior to them doing the road by the boat house. Now when I reach out I am ignored… and the area is still the way it was for years. It’s ridiculous the amount of money we are paying towards the funds to do the road, and they then went ahead and pass your community road, no kind of work whatsoever, I literally cannot park infront of the yard. The area is so embarrassing you cannot even hold a function there because where are people going to park their vehicles. And apparently according to other residents I’ve spoken too, this is exactly what have been going on for years. He would have been made aware and he never ensure anything is done… very disappointing situation
The road are for the votes! Remember that people. Choose government who work for us not just before elections but all year round!
LISTEN…..IMMA BASH BOTH PARTIES CAUSE UPP WENT IN AND DIDN’T FIX IT EITHER…..I AM FRIGGING SICK AND TIRED OF THE ROAD ISSUES IN THIS COUNTRY….WE SHOULD MAKE THE ROADS TOPIC BECOME A THING OF THE PAST……21ST CENTURY TIME TO BUILD THE ROADS PROPERLY WITH PROPER FOUNDATION….WE ARE NOT IN THE 19TH OR 18TH CENTURY WITH HORSE AND KART IT’S TIME SORT OUT THE ROADS IN THIS COUNTRY AND I MEAN ALL!!!! EVEN THE LITTLE SIDE ROADS….ALL!!!!!! MAKE IT HAPPEN GOVERNMENT!!
Yo Chet: 2 terms later still no proper roads! Stop taking your constituents for idiots please and get the job done, period! Especially when we pay $950 to license our car 🙄
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