The government of Antigua and Barbuda has facilitated the construction of more than 4,000 subsidised homes over the past decade, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said, describing the effort as part of a broader transformation in the country’s housing sector.
Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne said the figure reflects only homes built with direct government support, noting that overall construction activity has been significantly higher. “As much as I would have said during the launch that over 4,000 homes were built… I mean that’s a fraction of the total homes that were built during the last 12 years,” he said.
He added that the country has experienced what he termed a “housing explosion” or “revolution,” with many citizens also constructing homes independently, alongside those supported through state programmes.
Browne outlined the level of government assistance provided, stating that subsidies on state-built homes typically range between EC$100,000 and EC$150,000 per unit. He said this effectively transfers equity to homeowners, allowing them to purchase properties below market value.
“When you purchase a home, for example, for $300,000 from the government… and the value is about $450,000, right there we’re transferring $150,000 in wealth to the individual,” Browne said.
The Prime Minister also pointed to land policies aimed at improving access to home ownership, noting that government land remains available at reduced rates. He said these initiatives are designed to make housing more affordable while supporting wealth creation among citizens.
He argued that the housing programme forms part of a wider strategy to improve living standards, particularly for lower- and middle-income households, through duty waivers, concessional financing and targeted subsidies.
The expansion of housing, Browne said, is intended not only to address demand but also to stimulate economic activity, with construction remaining a key driver of growth across the country.
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I want to be clear: the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is not taking these issues seriously. While they claim to have built over 400 homes, the reality is that people can’t maintain a household on their current wages. Basic upkeep—plumbing, structural repairs—becomes a burden. Yet, we still haven’t seen any accountability for the cars stolen from government funds, with the PM’s wife signing off on them. Despite charging us 40% more in SUV licensing, the roads are still terrible. And healthcare—our most critical need—is falling apart. Without proper resources, and with the CIP program blocking us from seeking care abroad, people are left to suffer. It’s not just about homes—it’s about survival. We need to change the government, because this one has failed us.
I want to be clear: the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is not taking these issues seriously. While they claim to have built over 400 homes, the reality is that people can’t maintain a household on their current wages. Basic upkeep—plumbing, structural repairs—becomes a burden. Yet, we still haven’t seen any accountability for the cars stolen from government funds, with the PM’s wife signing off on them. Despite charging us 40% more in SUV licensing, the roads are still terrible. And healthcare—our most critical need—is falling apart. Without proper resources, and with the CIP program blocking us from seeking care abroad, people are left to suffer. It’s not just about homes—it’s about survival. We need to change the government, because this one has failed us.
@X not vex yes .. GASSY NOT SO CLASSY!!! & Early out. The exact same paid propaganda message, four minutes apart… You are getting more desperate and more pathetic. Gisele must be very disappointed with you.
You must be crazy to think you have any reach on the comment section of this site to motivate people with your pathetic propaganda and sob stories to vote for the inexperienced, strife-ridden, hostile work environment of the United Pandemonium Party.
The person that has failed you is you.
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