Antigua and Barbuda Boosts Investment in Education, Healthcare, and Sustainable Development

The government of Antigua and Barbuda is set to make transformative investments in education, healthcare, and sustainable development in 2025, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced in his New Year’s address. These initiatives aim to enhance public services, empower citizens, and position the nation for long-term growth.

A $200 million investment has been allocated to expand the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, creating new opportunities for higher education. Browne emphasized the importance of fostering a knowledge-based society to ensure global competitiveness and sustainable development.

“This investment will create additional opportunities for higher education, critical to our nation’s development,” he said.

The government plans to expand healthcare services with the establishment of a cardiac unit and a specialized renal transplant facility. In addition, the Cancer Centre will be re-equipped and reopened, providing access to new cancer treatments and therapies.

“These advancements in healthcare reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for all our people,” Browne stated.

Stem cell therapies and other cutting-edge medical treatments will also be expanded, further modernizing the country’s healthcare offerings.

Sustainable development policies will focus on providing more land for housing and tourism-related projects. Locals will have access to beachfront and waterfront lots for constructing Airbnb properties, small hotels, and marinas. Key areas identified for development include Pensioners Beach, Willoughby Bay, Shell Beach, Jolly Beach, and Goat Island in Barbuda.

“These opportunities are designed to expand domestic ownership in the hospitality sector and promote robust growth through local direct investments,” Browne said.

The government also plans to develop an 18-hole golf course on 200 acres of coastal land in Barbuda, offering locals the chance to participate in this major project.

To support these initiatives, the entrepreneurial fund will be scaled up, providing financial assistance to individuals and businesses. Browne encouraged citizens to seize these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to participate in national development.

“This administration takes pride in creating policies that empower all citizens,” he said, urging residents to embrace the opportunities ahead.

These investments, according to Browne, are part of the government’s broader vision for a resilient, harmonious, and prosperous Antigua and Barbuda.

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