Sir Rodney Says Road and Housing Projects Continued Despite Cement Shortages

Governor General on the Ministry of Works

The quality of the roads and highways in Antigua has been improving, my Government asserts. The Sir George Walter Highway, the Friars Hill Roadway, the Sir Sidney Walling Highway, the Valley Road from Golden Grove to Old Road, the Parham to Wilikies Highway have all been recently repaired and are a pleasure on which to drive.

All Saints Road is undergoing a renewal. These major roadways are among the first; simultaneously, the secondary roads within villages and communities are also being paved. A consortium of banks has agreed to advance $150 million dollars against a small user-fee which each motorized vehicle is required to pay annually.

My Government expresses its sincerest thanks to the Minister of Works, the Honourable Maria Browne, for her management of a workforce that has performed admirably in the years since she assumed the role.

The Director of Works and others on the team have provided quality leadership and examples that have inspired all rank-and-file to achieve highly for the multiple users of roadways, so pleased with the magnificent quality delivered.

A shortage of cement has been a challenge; however, as the dredging of the channel leading to the silos at Crabbes nears completion, that scarcity of cement will be of the past.

The Ministry is very fortunate to have Minister Browne, the first female to serve as Minister of Works. She brings energy, competence, a determination to succeed, and positive thinking to every task which she is assigned. She is highly regarded by my Government. Our thanks to the leadership role played by the Minister of Works!

Minister of State, the Honourable Shenella Govia, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, has been re-assigned to the Ministry of Works. My Government’s expectation is that the youthful Senator and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, will continue to strengthen the team at the Ministry and bring the nation closer to achieving the ambitious objectives set by my Government.

Another ambition has been the housing revolution which characterize my Government’s 12 years in office.

The National Housing and Urban Development Company and the Central Housing and Public Authority (CHAPA) have constructed more than 2,000 (two thousand) new homes in the period, and private contractors have also added significantly during those years.

My Government forged ahead to succeed in meeting the demand for new housing; the irony is that success spawned even greater demand. My Government expresses its thanks to the Minister responsible for the housing success, knowing that even more is to be undertaken in the months ahead. Congrats!

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