Last Updated on January 10, 2023, 4:35 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), headed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, is gearing up for the upcoming general elections in the country. The political party has recently taken to their social media account to detail the administration’s impact on the lives of the youth. The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is highly willing to work towards ensuring a bright future for the nation’s youth.
Along the same lines, the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party stated that the youth are the primary focus of the large sums of money that the Labour Party Administration has spent on education. The administration of Antigua and Barbuda has invested in the following:
- The construction of the five-island campus of the University of West Indies.
- The Construction of Sir Novelle Richards Academy in Antigua
- Expansion and renovation of the various schools in Antigua and Barbuda
Further, the ABLP noted that youths have also profited from the five islands and scholarships. Additionally, the administration of Antigua and Barbuda has provided several investments for the higher education of the youth of Antigua and Barbuda. Over the eight years, the government has provided funds of $240 Million towards scholarships for education on five islands and overseas.
The government of Antigua and Barbuda have also invested in building several facilities for sports activities on the island. These sports facilities would help in the development of the youth. These facilities would help recreation and prepare several athletes for participating in regional, national and international sports events.
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has started constructing an aquatic centre with an appropriately sized international swimming pool. The ABLP government also plans to construct a multi-purpose, well-equipped indoor sports centre.
The centre will aim to prepare the youth to participate in regional, national and international competitions. All the plans mentioned above are evident proof that The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Administration is committed to uplifting and empowering the youth of the nation
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
