The Development Control Authority (DCA) has announced the launch of a nationwide assessment of derelict and dilapidated buildings across Antigua and Barbuda as part of its ongoing mission to promote safer and more orderly development throughout the country.
According to the DCA, the island-wide exercise, set to begin immediately, will focus on identifying abandoned, unsafe, or severely deteriorated structures. Once identified, authorities will determine whether these buildings should be demolished and removed or rehabilitated and restored.
The initiative forms part of the DCA’s broader strategy to support urban renewal, strengthen community safety, and enhance the island’s overall appearance. Officials say the program underscores the agency’s commitment to maintaining a cleaner, safer, and more visually appealing Antigua and Barbuda.
Residents are encouraged to cooperate with assessment teams as they conduct site visits across various communities.
The DCA emphasized that the project is not only about improving aesthetics but also about protecting public health and safety, as derelict and abandoned buildings can often become hazards or attract illegal activities.
The Authority reaffirmed its pledge to continue working with homeowners, local authorities, and community groups to create a more sustainable and well-planned built environment for all citizens.
I’m totally in agreement with this
Just don’t touch my grandma’s old house it might look dilapidated but it got memories
While I support cleaning up the island, I hope the DCA will work with the National Parks and the Historical Society to preserve buildings with cultural or historical value. Not everything old should be demolished.
Some of these abandoned homes belonged to families who migrated or passed away. I hope the DCA gives relatives a chance to claim or restore them before they’re torn down
I hope this includes the rural villages too not just the city. Some of those old wooden houses have been abandoned for years and are dangerous to kids playing nearby.
If DCA passing through, some people better start painting quick-quick before dem mark up dem building with red paint
Finally! Some of these old buildings been leaning like they’re auditioning for the Tower of Pisa.
A bunch of eye sores
Great to see action being taken! Every time I visit home, I notice how many beautiful old houses are just rotting away. Antigua can shine again with the right balance between preservation and progress.
This could make Antigua look and feel more modern. Young people want cleaner spaces, better parks, and areas that reflect pride in our island.