The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced a significant urban development initiative for the capital city, scheduling a comprehensive public consultation with St. John’s property and business owners for January 29. This gathering represents a coordinated effort to tackle persistent infrastructure, sanitation, and urban management challenges that have affected the city’s development.
Organized by the St. John’s Development Corporation, the consultation will commence at 5:00 PM at the John E. St. Luce Conference Center located on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. The event has been strategically designed to address multiple critical urban issues including urban aesthetics, waste management systems, drainage infrastructure, road conditions, litter control, and the removal of derelict structures.
The government has demonstrated its commitment to this urban renewal project by deploying an impressive roster of senior officials. Participants will include Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Minister for Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner, Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, Minister of Housing and Works Maria Browne, and Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment Charles Max Fernandez.
Under the thematic banner “Your City. Your Voice,” organizers are actively encouraging broad participation from all stakeholders invested in St. John’s future development. This initiative marks a collaborative approach between government authorities and community members to develop sustainable solutions for the capital’s urban challenges.