Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St. Philip's South, Kiz Johnson, has placed infrastructure at the heart of her campaign, pledging to prioritise roadworks, street lighting and water access within her first 100 days if elected on April 30.
According to Antigua News Room, Johnson outlined her agenda during a Know Your Candidates interview, pointing to infrastructure work already underway in the constituency as evidence that delivery has begun ahead of the vote.
"So, for example, we have three roads within the community, three critical areas… that road is currently being paved right now, and the residents are very happy, long and well overdue," Johnson said, referencing ongoing works in Lyons Estate, Christian Hill and sections of the St. Philip's housing area.
She linked the local projects to a broader national commitment, noting that the government has secured significant funding for road improvements across the country.
"Persons would have heard that the government has secured… a hundred million dollars… specifically for the continuation of roadworks," Johnson said.
Street lighting upgrades are also underway. Johnson said the expansion began just weeks ago in direct response to concerns raised by community members.
"As recently as about two weeks ago, lighting was an area that needed work… we've been able to embark on a street lighting project," she said, adding that solar installations are expected to follow in the coming weeks. She noted that residents have already felt the difference, with one joking that their property now resembles "a football field" due to the improved brightness.
Water supply presents a more complex challenge, particularly for the farming community. Johnson said discussions are actively underway to deliver interim relief while longer-term solutions are developed.
"Water is a challenge… we're putting in some interim solutions to make sure that there is water, especially accessible to the farming community," she said.
While declining to share specific details pending further consultations, Johnson confirmed she has been working alongside farmers and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority to improve both access and the frequency of water supply to affected areas.
"We are discussing some interim solutions at this point in time to bring some relief," she said.
Johnson said infrastructure, water access and basic services will define her early performance if elected, alongside a broader education agenda she has championed during the campaign.
"The biggest… infrastructure… the very same water issue, that needs to be addressed… the very same roads," she said when asked directly about her first 100-day priorities.
