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MP Anthony Smith Jr. Launches the “All Saints West Clean and Green Initiative”

11 October 2024
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
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Hon Anthony Smith in Parliament on July 18, 2024/Photo by Wayne Mariette

Hon. Anthony Smith Jr. Launches the “All Saints West Clean and Green Initiative”*

The constituents of All Saints West have big things to shout about.

In a significant move toward community revitalization and infrastructural development, All Saints West MP and the new Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr., has officially launched the All Saints West Clean and Green Initiative. This ambitious program aims to transform the constituency, enhancing both its physical infrastructure and overall community aesthetic.

In a move to change the entire construct of the community while continuing to deliver services to the citizenry, Hon. Anthony Smith rolled out the new program, suggesting that leaders must find new and innovative ways to clean the community and enhance the aesthetics of the constituency.

Smith has always been pioneering, forming synergies with the business community, friends, and families to get the work done. In the past, he has partnered with various entities to remove garbage, clear water drainages, remove bushes from the sides of the road, and, in some cases, reconstruct entire roads. MP Smith believes that All Saints West must be a model constituency in Antigua, sometimes using his personal resources to achieve results.

The All Saints West Clean and Green Initiative, however, brings new partnerships to the table.

For this new initiative, Hon. Smith collaborates with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, receiving overwhelming support from his cabinet colleagues. Smith expressed profound gratitude for the unwavering support he has received from his fellow Ministers, stating, “Meaningful change and delivery must come to All Saints West.”

“Since becoming an independent Member of Parliament, my focus has been on delivering relief, development, and an overall better life for my people in All Saints West who elected me to lead,” he stated. “My journey into politics was fueled by my love for the people and an immense desire to serve my country, and I am committed to fulfilling that calling with the highest level of integrity.”

The Clean and Green Initiative, along with a dedicated Community and Infrastructural Development Program, is poised to be transformational for the constituency. Over the past two months, Hon. Smith has made considerable strides in securing the necessary resources and synergies to kickstart these activities. His efforts have yielded two backhoes, two graders, two rollers, and access to a quarry for materials, all aimed at constructing the infrastructural development that residents have long called for.

In addition to heavy equipment, the Minister is assembling a dedicated team of 40 men and women tasked with beautifying the constituency. Hon. Smith states that this task force will be permanently stationed in All Saints West to ensure consistency in the level of work and clean up efforts.

“All Saints West is one of the most beautiful constituencies in Antigua and Barbuda,” Hon. Smith proclaimed. “With its breathtaking views, we have the potential to enhance the economic value of individual properties in this area, making it a premier location in Antigua and Barbuda.”

As part of the initiative, community parks in Sea View Farm, Freemans Village, and Buckleys will receive new lighting to create safer and more inviting spaces for residents, both young and old. The Minister envisions these developments as vital components of a broader strategy to enhance the quality of life for all constituents. “In the coming months to a year, residents will witness a transformation,” he promised, while acknowledging that not all improvements can be achieved overnight.

Minister Smith emphasizes that the people of All Saints West have known him more for his actions than his words, so he must demonstrate his commitment to the people through tangible results.

With the launch of the All Saints West Clean and Green Initiative, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr. is not just focused on beautification; he is paving the way for a sustainable future that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of the community at large. The initiative represents a new chapter for the constituency of All Saints West.

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