Johnson Puts Roads, Lighting and Water at Center of First 100-Day Agenda

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St. Philip’s South Kiz Johnson says roadworks, street lighting and water access will be her top priorities in the first 100 days if elected on April 30.

Speaking during a Know Your Candidates interview, Johnson pointed to ongoing infrastructure work in the constituency, arguing that delivery has already begun ahead of the election.

“So, for example, we have three roads within the community, three critical areas… that road is currently being paved right now, and the residents are very happy, long and well overdue,” she said, referencing works in Lyons Estate, Christian Hill and sections of the St. Philip’s housing area.

She linked the projects to a broader national push, noting that the government has secured funding to continue road improvements.

“Persons would have heard that the government has secured… a hundred million dollars… specifically for the continuation of roadworks,” Johnson said.

Street lighting is also being expanded, with Johnson saying upgrades began just weeks ago in response to community concerns.

“As recently as about two weeks ago, lighting was an area that needed work… we’ve been able to embark on a street lighting project,” she said, adding that solar installations are expected to follow in the coming weeks.

Residents have already begun seeing the impact, she noted, with one joking that their property now feels “like a football field” because of the improved brightness.

Water supply remains a more complex challenge, particularly for farmers, but Johnson said discussions are underway to provide relief.

“Water is a challenge… we’re putting in some interim solutions to make sure that there is water, especially accessible to the farming community,” she said.

While she declined to give details pending consultations, Johnson said she has been working with farmers and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority to improve access and frequency of supply.

“We are discussing some interim solutions at this point in time to bring some relief,” she said.

Johnson said these areas — infrastructure, water access and basic services — will define her early performance if elected, alongside her broader education agenda.

“The biggest… infrastructure… the very same water issue, that needs to be addressed… the very same roads,” she said when asked about her first 100-day priorities.

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