United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate Adrian Williams has declared that voters in St John's City South are gripped by "a great hunger for change," as he unveiled a series of proposals aimed at expanding economic activity and empowering small businesses in the constituency.
According to Antigua News Room, Williams described his campaign as "a very interesting" one, acknowledging the challenges of entering the race as the newest candidate. Despite this, he said robust public support has fuelled his confidence.
"There's a lot of momentum and a lot of positive energy in this campaign," Williams said, adding that constituents have responded enthusiastically during canvassing efforts.
Williams said residents have gone years without significant development and are now "waiting in anticipation" of what his candidacy could deliver.
Central to his economic vision is a plan to extend commercial activity beyond Market Street toward Independence Avenue, creating what he envisions as an expanded hub of commerce. The proposal would encourage cottage industries by enabling residents to sell locally produced goods — including food items — directly to tourists.
Under the plan, side streets would be developed into pedestrian walk-through spaces designed to draw visitors further into the community, generating direct economic benefits for homeowners and small-scale entrepreneurs.
Williams also outlined an agricultural initiative that would make land available to young people, particularly school leavers, with access to water and other necessary resources to support greater self-sufficiency.
His overarching goal, he said, is to transform St John's City South into "a viable marketplace of commerce and commercial activities," driven by local participation and enterprise.
