Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) government will leave the country “significantly better” than it was when it took office, pointing to a record of tackling long-standing national challenges.
Speaking on Pointe FM over the weekend, Browne cited major reforms and development programmes that he says have strengthened key institutions and improved economic prospects. These include the overhaul of the social security scheme, land development initiatives, and investments in public education.
“Our government is addressing the big issues that were kicked down the road by previous administrations,” he said. “We’ve restructured social security to ensure its long-term viability, we’re building out affordable housing, and we’ve prioritised education infrastructure.”
Browne also defended the government’s approach to land pricing, noting that the state has been buying land at commercial rates, installing infrastructure, and reselling plots to locals at below-market prices to encourage ownership.
He maintained that the ABLP had demonstrated both “courage and competence” in confronting economic and social issues that had long gone unresolved.
“We are doing the heavy lifting now so that future generations inherit a more resilient and empowered country,” he said.
