The government is preparing to launch a series of new housing developments in St Johnson’s Village, Cedar Valley and Paynters, as part of an expanded effort to increase access to affordable homes across Antigua and Barbuda.
Works and Housing Minister Maria Browne announced the plans during the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) manifesto launch at the American University of Antigua Conference Centre, outlining a pipeline of community-focused projects to be rolled out later this year.
“A significant boost to community development will come with a new housing project scheduled for launch later this year in St Johnson’s Village,” Browne said, adding that the initiative will be undertaken by the Central Housing and Planning Authority.
She said additional developments are also planned for Cedar Valley and Paynters, where new housing projects are expected to be introduced before the end of the year.
“In addition to this, the National Housing Authority is expected to present new housing developments in the Cedar Valley and Paynters communities later this year,” Browne said.
The projects form part of a broader push by the government to expand housing access and address demand across multiple communities, including both urban and rural areas.
Browne said the developments are intended to go beyond basic housing construction, with an emphasis on building fully serviced communities.
“We’re building communities complete with proper roads, drainage, sidewalks and green spaces,” she said. “Communities designed for safety, accessibility and inclusion.”
The minister said the government’s approach is aimed at improving living standards while supporting long-term economic stability for families.
“Housing is not a privilege, it is a right. It is a foundation of dignity, a platform for opportunity and a pathway to generational wealth,” Browne said.
She added that the housing programme is being expanded alongside other initiatives, including support for vulnerable households and efforts to increase access to land ownership.
“We are strengthening support for those in need, expanding repair grants… and upgrading homes for our vulnerable families,” she said.
Browne said the planned projects reflect a continued commitment to addressing housing needs at the community level while ensuring development is inclusive.
“Because under the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party, no one must feel left behind,” she said.
The housing developments are part of the ABLP’s “Renaissance” manifesto, which focuses on infrastructure, housing and economic growth ahead of the April 30 general election.
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