Gov’t Workers Still Locked out of Ryan’s Building Over Unpaid Rent
Employees from three government agencies remain home today for a third consecutive day after they could not enter their workplace, a government-rented building since Monday.
When staff reported for duty on Monday they found the facility, owned by the Ryan Group of Companies, secured with a large padlock on the gates.
The building is owned by the Ryan Group of Companies.
Paul Ryan told Antigua.news, “The locked out continues. The Ministry of Finance and the Public Works Department are trying to come to a solution”
According to Ryan, the access denial stems from the government’s unpaid rent of more than $8M, which has led to the current predicament for those working within the premises.
This building is critical, as it houses the Bureau of Standards, the Ministry of Works Project Implementation Unit, and various Survey Departments.
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Comments (6)
Juju Bee March 19, 2025, 8:19 AM
I strongly believe all government agencies should be housed in one building.
I hope they can come to a resolution soon. I’m sure the workers happy for the little break
Stone March 19, 2025, 9:04 AM
Faithful National #1 March 19, 2025, 10:31 AM
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Unruly One March 19, 2025, 5:19 PM
Just saying March 19, 2025, 8:45 PM