A major housing rehabilitation initiative in Five Islands has received substantial corporate backing, with Kings Casino committing to provide all bathroom fixtures and supplies required for a complex project supporting an extended family of over 25 members.
The Adopt-a-Family Programme (HAPI), which facilitates housing solutions for vulnerable families across Antigua and Barbuda, announced the partnership following productive discussions with casino management. During negotiations, HAPI representative Johann Small emphasized the critical need for multiple functional bathrooms to accommodate the substantial household.
“Adequate sanitation facilities transcend basic necessity—they represent dignity, privacy, and practical functionality for each family member,” Small stated, highlighting the humanitarian aspect of the project.
Kings Casino demonstrated exceptional corporate citizenship by agreeing to cover all bathroom-related materials without cost limitations, significantly advancing one of HAPI’s most ambitious undertakings to date.
The Five Islands project operates within a broader collaborative framework involving government agencies, corporate sponsors, and an innovative rehabilitation program at His Majesty’s Prison. Inmates participating in the initiative are acquiring valuable construction skills while contributing meaningfully to community development.
HAPI acknowledged several key supporters including Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Minister Rawdon Turner, and Mary Baltimore for their sustained commitment to improving housing conditions throughout Antigua and Barbuda. The organization anticipates providing further updates as the transformative project advances toward completion.