Staff at The Hut, Little Jumby, Antigua, were informed on Monday morning that their positions had been made redundant, effectively closing the beachside restaurant less than a year after its highly publicised launch. The business has not commented on plans to reopen in the near future.

The business, which opened in November 2024 and once employed nearly 100 workers at its peak, was presented as a Caribbean counterpart to the UK’s popular Hut brand. It promised guests a day-long culinary and leisure experience on Maiden Island, rebranded “Little Jumby.”

Employees told _Antigua Newsroom_ they were notified of the closure without prior warning. A company representative said someone from management would provide further comment.

The Hut, Little Jumby, had marketed itself as both accessible to locals and tourists, with ferry and private boat access, and as a venue committed to sustainability and community engagement.