PRESS STATEMENT

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has announced the commencement of a major housing project in the village of Five Islands.

Earlier today, the ABLP candidate for the St. John’s Rural West Constituency and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Michael Joseph, stated that the National Housing Development and Urban Renewal Company Limited, under the experienced oversight of Minister of Social and Urban Transformation, Rawdon Turner, will oversee this transformative development in Rural West Constituency.

“This housing initiative will feature two- and three-bedroom units, constructed using durable, concrete materials to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability. These homes are being built to meet modern climate-resilient standards, reinforcing the government’s commitment to safe, secure, and future-ready communities,” Joseph declared.

One hundred single family homes designed specifically for first-time homeowners will be made available in phases.

“This project represents more than just housing. It is about opportunity, dignity, and building a better future for our people,” said Joseph. “We are creating pathways to homeownership for hardworking families while continuing to transform communities across Antigua and Barbuda,” Joseph stated.

The development forms part of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s broader national strategy to expand affordable housing, strengthen community infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for low- and middle-income families.

Since taking office in 2014, the Gaston Browne-led ABLP has made available over 5385 parcels of land for home construction and has built over 2395 homes in several communities including Paynter’s, Olivers, Denfields, Dredge Bay, North Sound, Lightfoot, Follies and Herberts.

“The housing revolution has come to Five Islands, and these will not just be new buildings, but new opportunities for scores of people in this community. We are not just building stronger homes. We are building stronger lives,” Joseph stated.