Prime Minister Gaston Browne today toured the Booby Alley Housing Project in the Point community alongside Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Her Excellency Jiang Wei and other representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, as construction continues to advance toward completion.
During the visit, the Prime Minister expressed strong satisfaction with the pace and quality of the works, describing the development as a transformative initiative for the community.
He noted that he was “very pleased with the progress made so far” and emphasized that the project represents more than housing, but a pathway to renewed dignity and opportunity for residents.
Prime Minister Browne further praised the partnership with China, highlighting the significant contribution of the Chinese Government to the initiative.
He underscored that the project stands as a model of international cooperation, bringing tangible improvements to the lives of citizens and revitalizing one of the country’s historic communities.
The Chinese Ambassador also expressed delight at the steady progress of the housing development, commending the collaborative efforts between both countries and the dedication of the construction teams on the ground.
The Ambassador reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting sustainable development in Antigua and Barbuda and noted that the project reflects the strong and enduring friendship between the two nations.
The Booby Alley Housing Project, funded through a major grant from the Government of China, will deliver modern, climate-resilient homes and improved infrastructure for residents, forming a key pillar of the Government’s broader urban renewal programme.
Both leaders concluded the tour by reaffirming their shared commitment to ensuring the successful completion of the project and its lasting positive impact on the people of the Point community.
The housing units at the Booby Alley (Point) Housing Project are intended primarily for residents of the Point community, especially those who were living in the former Booby Alley area under challenging or informal housing conditions.
The government’s plan is to relocate and regularize occupancy for existing residents, giving them access to safe, modern, and climate-resilient homes. In many cases, these are families who have lived in the area for years and are being prioritized so they can benefit directly from the redevelopment.
The project is part of a broader urban renewal effort, so while the core beneficiaries are current Point residents, there will also be structured ownership under a rent to own arrangement for remaining units.
The Booby Alley Housing Project in Antigua and Barbuda is designed to deliver approximately 150 housing units.
More specifically, these are described as 150 modern condominium-style homes intended to replace older, substandard structures in the Point community. The project is anticipated to be completed later this year.