Michael Joseph, ABLP candidate for Rural West
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.
If I had one thing to say to all these people looking for our votes it would be “REMEMBER YOU’RE THE SERVANTS OF THE PEOPLE” not the other way around
I remember last elections they had grand ceremony for UWIFIC expansion with 80 million from Saudi. We still waiting. Just leave me alone please
Five Islands developing nice nice now, UWI, now housing… things looking up
Finally something for Five Islands 🙌🏽 too long we hearing about everywhere else, glad we getting a piece now
I just hope it not another promise that disappear after election
Affordable for who though? That is the real question 🤔
I hope the people from the area actually get first chance….. not outsiders coming and take everything
Big up Michael Joseph if this really happen, Five Islands need this badly