In a landmark announcement during Antigua and Barbuda’s 44th Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed plans to significantly enhance the nation’s water supply and infrastructure. By the end of next month, an additional two million gallons of water per day will be integrated into the national system, addressing a persistent water scarcity issue that has plagued the country for decades. Browne emphasized that this development marks a pivotal step toward ensuring reliable access to clean, potable water for all households and businesses, describing it as a symbol of “independence in motion.”
Beyond water supply improvements, Browne highlighted a series of ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing the nation. These include a $150 million upgrade of VC Bird International Airport and the planned expansion of Barbuda’s airport, slated to commence next year. Additionally, the government’s extensive road-rebuilding program has already restored major routes and resurfaced community roads in areas such as Potters, Parham, Bolans, and Bethesda. The reconstruction of All Saints Road is set to follow once re-piping by the Antigua Public Utilities Authority is completed.
Browne underscored these initiatives as evidence of the government’s dedication to fostering a resilient, interconnected, and forward-looking nation. “Every road we pave, every pipe we lay, every watt of electricity we deliver strengthens the modern nation we are building,” he declared. “This is what independence looks like in motion — progress that reaches every home, every parish, every life.”