Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Mr Gaston Browne
Given the extent of the damage to the island, the recovery and rebuilding of Barbuda will take time and substantial financial resources.
Regional and international experts, have estimated the rebuilding cost at over $600 million; a price tag that is equivalent to 95 percent of the tax revenue collected by the Government in 2017.
However, my government is not daunted.
We are determined to rebuild Barbuda better and for good…
On behalf of the people and Government of Antigua and Barbuda, I wish to thank all countries, businesses and regional and international organizations for their support and willingness to come to the aid of our nation in its time of need.
I make special mention of the government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Republic of Cuba and sister CARICOM countries who were among the first responders.
