The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party welcomes today’s announcement that the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to national development and educational transformation through the advancement of Phase 1 of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus Expansion Project.

This major investment in the education sector represents a bold and strategic step toward positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a regional hub for higher learning, innovation, and youth empowerment. The project will deliver a modern, world-class campus expansion featuring academic facilities, student accommodation, and a state-of-the-art indoor sports complex, supported by critical civil infrastructure designed to serve both current and future phases of development.

The Government has successfully secured international financing through the Saudi Fund for Development, underscoring global confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s vision and leadership. This initiative will not only enhance tertiary education opportunities for citizens but also generate employment, stimulate economic activity, and strengthen the nation’s long-term competitiveness.

The Ministry of Works has issued an invitation to tender for construction works. Importantly, the call for qualified contractors signals the transition from planning to execution, demonstrating the Government’s focus on delivery, accountability, and timely implementation.

Daryll Matthew, Minister of Education, Sports and the Creative Industries and Parliamentary Representative for St. John’s Rural South says that “this expansion is more than a construction project; it is a nation-building initiative that will empower generations of Antiguans and Barbudans with access to high-quality education right here at home”.

Education Minister Daryll Matthew

The ABLP commends the Government’s commitment in its mission to ensure that opportunity, advancement, and progress reach every household.