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Antigua Marks 11 Years Since West Indies Oil Company Became Public Asset
The Cabinet has marked the 11th anniversary of the transfer of the West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) to public ownership, describing it as a transformative economic decision. The move, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne in 2015, has since generated more than EC$230 million in profits and driven approximately EC$270 million in infrastructure investment. WIOC became the first Antiguan…
Cabinet Waives Utility Arrears for Long-Disconnected Households
Residents disconnected from essential utility services for more than six months will have their outstanding balances waived under a new Cabinet-approved policy. The measure applies to electricity, water, and landline services and is designed to provide relief to households facing financial hardship. Affected residents are being encouraged to contact the Antigua Public Utilities Authority to arrange reconnection. The government said…
Government Releases 50 Acres in All Saints Under Land Empowerment Programme
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has released 50 acres of land in MacPond as part of its expanded Land Empowerment Programme aimed at increasing access to property ownership. The initiative, being administered through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA), will make 35 acres immediately available for residential development. Plots averaging 6,000 square feet are priced at EC$3 per…
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Antigua Marks 11 Years Since West Indies Oil Company Became Public Asset
The Cabinet has marked the 11th anniversary of the transfer of the West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) to public ownership, describing it as a transformative economic decision. The move,…
