LISTEN: Gov’t to Relocate Workers After Ryan Group Lock-Out

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda will permanently leave the Ryan Group building on Old Parham Road, as confirmed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne yesterday.

This decision follows a contentious lockout executed by the property owner over unresolved rental payments, which Paul Ryan told Antigua.news amounts to a whopping $8 million.

During his weekly radio talk show, Browne explained that the Cabinet has sanctioned the relocation of public servants to alternative government facilities.

Among these is a spacious 20,000-square-foot structure in Coolidge, which is set to undergo renovations over the next three weeks.

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Additionally, temporary offices will be established near the Office of the Prime Minister and on St. John’s Street to accommodate affected staff.

Browne pointed out that many older rental properties, including the Ryan Group’s building, often suffer from poor maintenance, leading to health hazards such as mold and malfunctioning air-conditioning systems.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/03/24/listen-govt-to-relocate-workers-after-ryan-group-lock-out. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (10)

  • Keeping it real. March 24, 2025, 6:32 AM

    Y u never told us about these issues b4? Now the man wants his 8mill u refuse to pay he refuse to give u access u talking about AC and molding issues? Typical Typical
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  • Anonymous March 24, 2025, 6:44 AM

    If you don’t pay the rent, how can the owner maintain his property. You politicians think you have more sense than everyone else.
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  • JUST THINKING March 24, 2025, 6:45 AM

    If you don’t pay the rent, how can the owner maintain his property. You politicians think you have more sense than everyone else.
    Reply
  • Antiguan March 24, 2025, 6:57 AM

    And people will endorse this nonsense
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 24, 2025, 6:59 AM

    It’s about time government has its own building anyway
    Reply
    • Unruly One March 24, 2025, 2:44 PM

      Yeah agreed. They can’t be using ppl so.
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf March 24, 2025, 7:35 AM

    Now the man decides he wants his 8M, you now relalize that the building had all kinds of problems and mold and all that? Better pay the man and not let shame over throw you Gaston. Take them to court Ryan!!
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  • Rhea March 24, 2025, 3:50 PM

    Unpaid rents? what a shame Gaston. tell the secret you’re hiding now. now y’all can finally move in to y’all own building
    Reply
  • Devorn Carter March 24, 2025, 3:53 PM

    Why don’t just pay the rent? you the man so much in rent then go on the radio and talk about his property maintainence. Pathetic Gaston. Ryan has all rights to get rid of you.
    Reply
  • Stone March 25, 2025, 10:35 AM

    You make me want to puke, you pathetic boy.. what part of you is a man…nada
    Reply

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