Plans to build two modern community hubs in Five Islands Village and All Saints Village have cleared a key funding hurdle, with official financial approval now confirmed, two Antigua Labour Party (ALP) electoral candidates have announced. Michael M. Joseph, who is running for the Five Islands constituency, and Lamin Newton, the ABLP candidate for All Saints, released a joint statement sharing the milestone update on the long-awaited community infrastructure projects.
As part of a broader targeted strategy to expand public community resources across the region, the two candidates are leading the development efforts for their respective local projects: Joseph oversees progress on the Five Islands facility, while Newton spearheads planning for the center in All Saints Village.
Once completed, both community centers are designed to function as multipurpose gathering spaces for local residents. The facilities will host a wide range of programming, from open community engagement events and youth-focused recreational and educational activities to targeted social support programs. Organizers say the hubs will fill a critical gap in local public infrastructure, helping to strengthen local support networks and connect residents with resources they need to thrive.
In their joint announcement, the candidates emphasized that the initiative is rooted in cross-stakeholder collaboration, built around the shared goal of delivering fit-for-purpose public amenities that will drive sustainable, long-term social and community development across both villages. To date, final details on construction start dates, project completion timelines, and specific building plans have not been finalized, and additional updates are expected to be shared with the public in the coming weeks as planning advances.