The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has announced the start of a major housing development in the village of Five Islands, targeting first-time homeowners with 100 single-family units to be delivered in phases.
Michael Joseph, ABLP candidate for the St. John's Rural West Constituency and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, made the announcement, noting that the National Housing Development and Urban Renewal Company Limited will oversee the project under the direction of Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner.
The development will feature two- and three-bedroom units constructed from concrete to meet modern climate-resilient building standards. "This housing initiative will feature two- and three-bedroom units, constructed using durable, concrete materials to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability. These homes are being built to meet modern climate-resilient standards, reinforcing the government's commitment to safe, secure, and future-ready communities," Joseph said.
Joseph framed the project as part of a broader social mission. "This project represents more than just housing. It is about opportunity, dignity, and building a better future for our people. We are creating pathways to homeownership for hardworking families while continuing to transform communities across Antigua and Barbuda."
The Five Islands development forms part of the ABLP's national strategy to expand affordable housing, strengthen community infrastructure, and improve quality of life for low- and middle-income families.
Since taking office in 2014, the Gaston Browne-led administration has made over 5,385 parcels of land available for home construction and has built more than 2,395 homes across communities including Paynter's, Olivers, Denfields, Dredge Bay, North Sound, Lightfoot, Follies, and Herberts.
"The housing revolution has come to Five Islands, and these will not just be new buildings, but new opportunities for scores of people in this community. We are not just building stronger homes. We are building stronger lives," Joseph added.
