UPP Promises to Revamp Health, Education, and Tourism Sectors

UPP Promises to Revamp Health, Education, and Tourism Sectors

Thwaites Corner, Antigua — United Progressive Party (UPP) leader Jamale Pringle has laid out his party’s vision for a sweeping overhaul of key national sectors, pledging to prioritise the needs of ordinary Antiguans and Barbudans rather than the wealthy elite.

Addressing supporters at a rally held at Thwaites Corner on Wednesday night, Pringle said a future UPP government would focus on transforming healthcare, education, and tourism — areas he described as vital to national development but neglected by the current administration.

“We are prepared to come to you once again with programs and policies not to benefit politicians or those who are high-income earners, but to benefit you — the ordinary man and woman of Antigua and Barbuda,” he said.

In his address, Pringle committed to strengthening the healthcare system, promising top-tier services that would eliminate the need for citizens to seek basic care abroad. He said the UPP would draw on both local expertise and international partnerships to deliver meaningful improvements.

Turning to education, Pringle said the system must be revamped to better prepare young people for the modern workforce, while also creating opportunities for adult learning and skills training. He added that education would serve as the foundation for national progress.

The opposition leader also spoke of the need to reform the tourism industry to create more inclusive economic opportunities. He argued that tourism should not only benefit investors and major players but also empower small business owners, service workers, and communities.

“We must use that sector to empower the ordinary man and woman in Antigua and Barbuda,” he said.

Pringle’s remarks were framed by a broader critique of the current Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) administration, which he accused of mismanagement and self-enrichment. He said the time had come for a new approach centred on service and accountability.

As election speculation continues to mount, the UPP appears to be positioning itself as a government-in-waiting, with Pringle promising that under his leadership, the party will act as “servants of the people.”

No date has been announced for the next general election, but the UPP has increased its public outreach in recent weeks, vowing to take its message directly to communities across the country.

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