On a recent milestone event for community advancement in St. Peter, Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) constituency candidate Rawdon Turner has unveiled the newly constructed Pares Village Community Centre, framing the facility as a core pillar of his campaign and policy agenda focused on investing in young people and long-term local growth.
During the opening ceremony, Turner highlighted a touching, candid moment from the gathering to underscore the mission driving his work. Pointing to a young girl who stood beside him at the event, he remarked, “That smile beside me—that’s the future. That’s the reason behind every long day, every tough decision, every step forward.”
Designed to meet the evolving needs of Pares Village residents, the new community centre is tailored to prioritize youth programming and inclusive local gatherings. It will offer a dedicated, accessible space for after-school activities, youth workshops, community events, and recreational opportunities that were previously limited for local families.
Turner emphasized that his work representing the St. Peter constituency is rooted in delivering intergenerational benefit, rather than short-term political gains. “The true measure of leadership is not what we achieve for ourselves, but what we create for those who come after us,” he explained, framing the community centre as just one component of a broader vision for sustained local improvement.
Closing his remarks, Turner reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to continuing development work across St. Peter, tying his mission back to the young people he aims to serve. “For her. For every child like her. I will keep working,” he said.