The Booby Alley Redevelopment Project is approaching its official opening, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced Sunday, framing the initiative as a cornerstone of the government's commitment to improving housing and living conditions for Antiguan residents.
According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the remarks during an appearance on the Brown and Brown Show, where he described work on the project as progressing steadily. He characterised the development as a significant transformation of one of the country's long-standing informal settlements.
The discussion was prompted by show host Colin O'Neill, who noted that fencing around portions of the site had been removed and that final preparations appeared to be underway ahead of an inauguration.
Browne said the Booby Alley project fits within the government's broader housing agenda, which also encompasses the Housing Assistance Programme for Indigent People, known as HAPI, as well as affordable housing developments across Antigua and Barbuda.
The prime minister said the HAPI programme has grown to the point where several homes are being completed each month, with the government targeting the construction of at least 50 homes annually for poor and indigent families.
Browne also announced that a new block plant is expected to be commissioned within the next 60 days. He said the facility will enable the HAPI programme to transition from constructing wooden houses to building more durable concrete homes.
The government's housing initiatives, Browne said, are designed to improve the quality of life for vulnerable residents by replacing dilapidated structures with modern homes and broadening access to affordable housing throughout the country.
