The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved to strengthen access to land ownership through a policy targeting individuals who have occupied Crown lands for more than a decade.
Under the initiative, qualifying occupants will be allowed to purchase up to one-quarter acre of land at a concessional rate of EC$1.00 per square foot. Cabinet said the policy is designed to promote homeownership, enhance security of tenure, and support economic empowerment.
Officials noted that the programme also aims to regularise informal settlements, allowing residents to obtain legal title while enabling the State to introduce proper planning and infrastructure development.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Cabinet members said the initiative reflects a broader commitment to social equity and inclusive development, particularly for citizens with longstanding ties to the lands they occupy.
