In a heartwarming ceremony earlier today, Prime Minister Gaston Browne presided over the handover of a newly constructed home to a deserving family as part of the government’s Happy Program.
The beneficiary, identified as the Audy family from Villa, received not only a home but also furnishings valued at approximately $170,000.
During his remarks, Prime Minister Browne emphasized the importance of generosity and charity in building a great nation. He quoted Corinthians 1:13:13, highlighting the significance of hope, faith, and love, with charity being an expression of love.
The Prime Minister stressed that his administration is dedicated to ensuring that no family falls through the cracks, and government intervention is necessary to uplift the poorest of the poor.
The Audy family’s journey to homeownership began when tragedy struck a few years ago, leaving them without shelter.
Prime Minister Browne recounted the dire conditions they faced, devoid of basic amenities such as water and electricity. The government swiftly stepped in, making a commitment to provide the family with a new home.
The presented property, along with its furnishings, represents a tangible example of the government’s commitment to social housing.
Prime Minister Browne underlined that this initiative is part of a broader effort to assist communities at all levels, from the poorest to those aspiring to join the middle class.
Moreover, the Prime Minister announced an increase in funding for the Happy Program, allocating an additional $5 million to further support social housing projects.
He detailed plans to enhance communities by introducing climate-resilient homes, providing solar panels for energy efficiency, and planting fruit trees as part of a zero hunger program.
Prime Minister Browne also called for the collaboration of various ministries to beautify communities with ornamental plants and trees. He emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and urged beneficiaries to take pride in their homes and surroundings.
As the ceremony unfolded, Kings Casino joined the celebration by presenting the family with a housewarming gift—a television for their new home. Expressing gratitude for the community’s involvement, the Prime Minister wished all citizens a Merry Christmas and looked forward to a promising 2024.
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Well done PM Browne may peace of mind, good health and strength be your portion and all those who worked and gave of their time and other sacrifices to make this family happy once again.
Just Beautiful!💖💖💖 I’m so happy for the family this is wonderful! Merry Christmas PM and congratulations on the new Social Housing Project❤️
Well done I must say, congrats to that family indeed but what happen to born Antiguans who wants have their own and it’s so hard to get a piece of land in the hopes of one day owning a home. I guess it’s really who you know. We all came and met lands here that our African ancestors fought for we all will eventually leave this planet and lands will still be here
Thank you Mr. Joseph I think, for showing how it’s done, by working with others, to gift a house to a member of his constituency, the fisherman who lost his livelihood. Glad that this is an initiative, that others can emulate.
When ANY politician that isn’t OPEN to financial scrutiny; transparency and public auditable governance, and starts to quote Biblical Scriptures, be aware … be very aware!
“BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS, WHO COME TO YOU IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING …”
Remember, Gaston has plenty plenty woolen suits!
My God man can’t you be positive for once. Must you always be negative. You must live a really sad and lonely life. You are a so called successful businessman what have you given back to your country other being on here being negative towards anything be it good or bad? Get a life man!!!!
When the Prime Minister shows financial transparency and accountability for YIDA, NAMCO and CIP and so many other transactions that the tax paying electorate wants clarity on (as well as being held to account for allowing a high percentage of Antiguans being coerced into being vaccinated with the highly dangerous AstraZeneca vaccine).
You seem happy to have someone like him running this great country!
BTW, if you want me to highlight a dozen more or so of the PM’S glaring mistakes … just let me know. Pretty please 😉
And yet you have failed to answer my question. What have you a ” successful businessman” given back to your country that you have professed to love?
@ Brixtonian will never give back the Antigua He loves . This Guy criticizes at all times. What a pity. I hope Brixtonian does not have a Family.
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