Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that land sales at the Shell Beach development are set to begin within the next one to two weeks, marking a significant step in one of Antigua and Barbuda’s latest real estate projects.

Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne confirmed that surveys have been completed and prices set for the lots, which range from US $12 to $20 per square foot depending on location. Waterfront plots are expected to command the highest value, while smaller parcels of 6,000–7,000 square feet have been included to allow broader participation from potential buyers.

Browne revealed that six acres of the site will be reserved for the construction of a hotel, which will be developed under the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) model. He said the government intends to provide initial seed funding to support the build-out.

As part of the project, the current road will be diverted to the rear of the development, ensuring that prime lots front directly onto the beach with only pedestrian access separating them from the shoreline.

Covering nearly 40 acres, the Shell Beach initiative is expected to attract both local and international buyers while creating new opportunities for tourism investment. The Prime Minister described the scheme as part of his administration’s broader push to maximise the economic potential of the country’s coastal assets.