Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has announced a significant reduction in the cost of road construction under his administration. Speaking on the *Browne and Browne Show* on Pointe FM, Browne revealed that the current cost per mile for roadworks has been slashed to approximately EC $2 million, a stark contrast to the EC $10 million per mile incurred during the previous United Progressive Party (UPP) government. Browne attributed this dramatic cost reduction to enhanced efficiency, rigorous oversight, and improved value for taxpayers. He emphasized that the quality of work has not been compromised, stating, ‘We are doing it for about two million dollars a mile — and with better quality work.’ The Prime Minister credited the Ministry of Works, engineers, and local contractors for achieving these savings while maintaining high construction standards. He highlighted the ongoing national road rehabilitation programme, which includes upgrades to All Saints Road, Valley Road North, Anchorage Road, and the Sir Sydney Walling Highway, as evidence of the government’s cost-effective approach. Browne also announced an upcoming $100 million road improvement project, beginning with a $10 million allocation for All Saints Road, which will continue to apply the same principles of fiscal responsibility. ‘Our goal is to deliver better roads for less,’ Browne declared. ‘That’s what good management looks like.’
