The Member of Parliament for St Mary's South, Kelvin Simon, is sounding the alarm over what he describes as the systematic neglect of rural youth, calling on the government to take urgent action before entire communities are left further behind.
According to Antigua Observer, Simon is pressing authorities to deliver meaningful intervention in key sectors including agriculture, fishing, and vocational training, warning that the absence of such support is having a damaging and lasting effect on young people in rural areas.
Simon's appeal highlights growing concerns about the lack of opportunities available to youth outside of urban centres, where access to training programmes and economic pathways remains limited. Without targeted investment, he cautioned, the cycle of neglect will persist across generations.
The MP's call to action underscores a broader conversation about equitable development in Antigua and Barbuda, particularly as rural constituencies continue to report disparities in resources and government attention compared to their urban counterparts.
Simon has urged the government to treat the matter with the urgency it deserves, framing it not merely as a social issue but as a question of national development and long-term economic sustainability.
