Member of Parliament E. P. Chet Greene has pushed back against suggestions that roadworks in St. Paul's are being rushed ahead of elections, insisting the programme reflects a structured, long-term infrastructure plan. According to Antigua News Room, Greene made the remarks while addressing constituents at a community meeting, where residents raised questions about the pace and timing of ongoing construction.
"We are not rushing to finish roads… we are starting roads on a planned approach," Greene told attendees, pointing to a phased rollout of infrastructure projects spanning his constituency and the wider nation.
Greene framed the current works as part of a broader national effort to upgrade key routes and improve connectivity, noting that several projects have been in progress for years. "If you cast your minds across the nation… there have been road programmes ongoing for the last two years," he said, citing upgrades to major highways and arterial roads as evidence of sustained investment.
In St. Paul's specifically, Greene highlighted the long-awaited rehabilitation of All Saints Road as a central element of the current phase. "Work has commenced on All Saints Road," he said, describing the project as a significant step forward for transportation links within the constituency.
The programme, he added, extends beyond main thoroughfares. Ongoing upgrades to secondary and community roads are also underway, aimed at improving access for both residents and local businesses.
Greene also moved to reassure constituents on the question of funding. "The money is to fix the roads," he said plainly, emphasising that financing mechanisms are in place and that resources are being directed specifically toward infrastructure development.
Residents raised concerns about road conditions and safety in certain areas, prompting Greene to stress the value of durable, long-lasting construction. "What I'm trying to do is to see enduring solutions," he said, noting that the use of more resilient materials is intended to extend the lifespan of newly built roads.
Greene also called on community members to take an active role in protecting infrastructure, urging residents to avoid causing damage to newly constructed roads.
The MP maintained that infrastructure upgrades remain essential to economic activity and daily life in St. Paul's, describing the road programme as a cornerstone of the constituency's broader development agenda.
