The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has renewed and intensified its call for the immediate removal of derelict vehicles from public streets and roadways across the nation. As part of its broader commitment to the beautification and environmental enhancement of the island, Cabinet emphasized that the continued presence of these abandoned vehicles presents not only an eyesore, but also public health and safety risks, and is a clear violation of national litter and sanitation laws.

Cabinet has directed the relevant authorities, including the Royal Police Force, the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board, and local government departments, to move swiftly and decisively to identify and remove all derelict vehicles. Furthermore, individuals who fail to comply or who are found in breach of existing litter laws will be fined and prosecuted, as the government moves to enforce environmental regulations with renewed urgency.

In addition, Cabinet has issued a directive for the immediate removal of all abandoned boats from fisheries complexes across the country. The operation will begin with the fisheries complex at Point, where a designated area is being cleared to facilitate the construction of a new office complex for the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services (ADOMS).

Cabinet reiterated that these efforts are part of a larger national strategy to:

• Promote civic pride and community responsibility
• Prepare key sites for economic and infrastructural development
• Ensure that public spaces are safe, clean, and representative of a modern, forward-looking Antigua and Barbuda

The government urges all citizens to cooperate with these initiatives and take personal responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness and visual appeal of their surroundings. Cabinet made it clear: the era of neglecting public space is over, and enforcement will be robust, consistent, and unrelenting.