The political leadership of Antigua and Barbuda will engage directly with constituents of St. John’s Rural South in a comprehensive town hall meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. The gathering, set to commence at 6 p.m. at Golden Grove Primary School, will feature an influential panel including Prime Minister Gaston Browne, local Parliamentary Representative Daryll Matthew, Attorney General Steadroy ‘Cutie’ Benjamin, and ruling ABLP Party Chairman E.P. Chet Greene.
This forum represents a significant opportunity for residents to voice concerns and seek clarifications on multiple pressing policy areas. The announced agenda encompasses six critical domains: infrastructure development initiatives, employment opportunities and job creation strategies, housing and accommodation challenges, community crime prevention measures, national immigration policies, and specific constituency matters affecting daily life in St. John’s Rural South.
The town hall format emphasizes the government’s commitment to transparent governance and participatory democracy, allowing for unfiltered dialogue between policymakers and the citizens they represent. Such direct engagement opportunities are particularly valuable for addressing hyperlocal issues that might otherwise receive limited national attention. The choice of venue at a community school further underscores the administration’s intent to maintain accessibility and approachability in these discussions.