Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Works has reported significant advancements in its national infrastructure program, attributing the success to strategic operational enhancements and multi-sector collaboration. According to a recently released monthly progress report, the consistent pace of development has been fueled by the concrete batching plant operating on an extended schedule, uninterrupted full-capacity production at government quarries, and the synchronized efforts of engineering teams, logistics personnel, and road construction crews.
A cornerstone of the 2026 development strategy involves a dual focus: expanding roadworks in local communities while simultaneously continuing the refurbishment of major arterial highways. This ambitious initiative is being propelled by two critical infrastructural upgrades: the recent commissioning of a new high-capacity crusher at the Public Works Quarry and a substantial increase in cement storage capacity facilitated by the installation of three new silos at the central Concrete Plant.
The Ministry emphasized that these facility upgrades will deliver benefits beyond transportation, creating a stronger foundation for public works by enhancing support for housing initiatives and community development projects across the nation.
The progress update formally acknowledged the pivotal contributions of Works Minister Maria Browne, ministry leadership, and the specialized Project Implementation Management Unit. It also credited effective partnerships with key agencies such as the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and the Antigua Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB), alongside private sector contractors, for sustaining the project’s momentum.
With infrastructure projects continuing throughout the year, officials have indicated that further updates on road works and development milestones will be provided periodically.