The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has agreed to allocate EC$17 million towards upgrading and improving community sporting facilities across the country.
The funding, which will be incorporated into the Government’s 2027 Budget Estimates, is intended to improve sporting infrastructure and provide young people with better access to recreational and athletic facilities.
According to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, the allocation will provide approximately EC$1 million for each constituency.
The proposed improvements could include repairing deteriorating facilities, expanding existing sporting complexes and constructing additional basketball and tennis courts where necessary.
The Government has also linked the initiative to its wider efforts to encourage youth development, promote healthier lifestyles and assist in reducing crime through increased sporting opportunities.
The proposed investment is expected to complement the development of the Harrison Sports Complex in Potters.
Residents will be looking forward to seeing how the funding is distributed and when improvements will begin in their respective communities.
