EC$17 Million Earmarked for Community Sports Facility Upgrades
Funding will be included in the 2027 Budget Estimates to improve facilities for training, competition and recreation across Antigua and Barbuda.
Cabinet has agreed to allocate EC$17 million to upgrade community sporting complexes across Antigua and Barbuda, aiming to improve access to facilities for athletes, schools and residents.
The funding will be incorporated into the Government’s 2027 Budget Estimates and support a coordinated programme of improvements to community sports infrastructure.
The planned investment is intended to create better conditions for training, competition and talent development, while providing safe spaces for young people to participate in organised sports and recreational activities.
Cabinet recognised the role these facilities play in developing athletes, promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community life. The upgrades are expected to benefit sporting organisations, schools and the wider public.
The decision also reflects Cabinet’s position that investment in sports infrastructure must reach facilities within communities alongside major national developments.
During its discussions, Cabinet commended Sir David Harrison for his contribution towards the construction of the Harrison Potters Sports Centre. The facility is expected to become a significant resource for athletes and the wider community.
The EC$17 million allocation forms part of the Government’s broader efforts to expand opportunities for young people and support sports development throughout the country.
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Apex Jones November 9, 2026, 3:31 PM
Im happy to hear that. Hopefully we will see a decline in youth deviant behavior
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