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**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 22:42

According to Nick Hadeed Quote:

“What study was done to see how this affects the livelihood of local contractor?” Hadeed asked. “I believe that they (government) were so keen to get projects going that it seemed like a win-win situation without consideration of the impact,” Hadeed said.

Professor, as commenter even said that Quote:

Why are they not using this initiative with local builders?” one Caribarena reader asked. “This is crazy, why this country cannot get anywhere, reduce import costs and any local builder can compete with this builder… I can assure you that when they are done, there will be no house for EC$135,000: maybe for US$135,000 - unless they intend to manufacture every piece of material that goes into building this house, and that is not feasible. That is what makes this outrageous,” the reader opined.

http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/economy/101038-contractor-questions-multi-million-housing-project.html#ixzz2H3zsYROc
I am just amaze! Only in Antigua! Bless.

**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 22:41

Professor, one last point. Have you ever seen a country that 'neglected' its 'local contractors' than this country? Our contractors are 'straving' for a very long time, and, most likely will continue to do so, with the way and rate things are going. The project supposed to be 5,000 homes, with the price range from EC135,000 to 400,000. Yet, the question remains are we getting 'quality homes' that is 'affordable' to the m**?

**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 18:11

It is evident that many of our people can't afford our housing schemes. I believe when you look at the "unfinished" work left by the Columbians builders, it not the types of homes built but the price ad well, which is the why I believe should have given this scheme and North Sound more strategic thought that they will not only built the right way but affordable as well. Afterall, when the builders are gone, we are struck with these homes that the state is try to sell. Professor, it is national tragedy that all leaders and politicians should "bow their in shame." Our citizens need to do more to make affordable housing a reality.

**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 17:38

Professor, couldn't agree with you more when it comes to having "affordable housing" for low and middle income families. Unfortunately, we are unable to do such here in such a small state. We have had this discussions numerous times on this topic before with yourself, fnpsr, Tenman, and other bloggers. If my memory serve me right you were one of the first to come up with the "lease-to-own" on housing schemes that was well praised by others, as you have penned an article on it. However, it was put on the "back-burner," and was never 'revisited.' I believe we must find a way to get it "right." First of all, we need to have reputable "micro finance" institutions in this country to help in providing loans for low income families, as long as the prices of these homes are wothwhile for then to pay their mortgage. I say we form partnership with reputable NGO like Habitat For HumanIty to to work with our institutions in microfinancing. Why are we so afraid. to seek help from NOT or wealthy philanthropist? India microfinancinin g housing schemes or assistance in repairs is said to work, so what is holding us back?

**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 16:10

Meant: "...should NOT be determined by a red or blue pen."

"...add little/nil value to nation building. "

**Professor** » 2013-01-04 15:58

In addition to being really worried about the durability of the building materials, I am looking to see the prices. What Antigua needs is Afordable Housing for low and moderate income families.

**jeb** » 2013-01-04 15:19

I really think that BS has departed the sane world as we know it. It is just nauseating to know that there is going to be another year plus of this total ineptness running Antigua into more poverty and bankruptcy from which we can only hope for future competence to recover.
Best buddy advisor DS was on tv spouting the biggest load of pathetic #### I have heard in a long time. Sounded like he was trying (but not succeeding) to be the Confucius of Antigua. Speak for yourself DS because there are a lot of people here who do not pay homage to China and do not appreciate them being here loading us down with substandard ugly crap and corruption which has not and will not help the economy in the slightest.

**Dig It** » 2013-01-04 14:38

I am just "amaze" that we would have jobs held as "hostage" for our skilled workers, only to give to them this year, with general election around the corner! JOBS to the people should be determined by a red or blue pen. It is for the people, and, should not have a "specific" time line to fit us, politically! And, we should make sure that our "local skilled workers" are able to work along the "foreign workers," with equality to all of the soil. On that note, construction schemes are god for the economy but I am more concern about the "aftermath" of these projects that add value to "nation building," as we have in the "failures of North Sound and Follies housing schemes. This was "promised" to be a "goldrush," by the "big-up-the-che st" MP. And, I am still yet to see any "scientific evidence" that Bay Panel projects will withstand a "monsterous hurricane," as "nothing last but the word of God." Then, again, the Chief Servant have "confident" in this project. :sigh:

**Voter** » 2013-01-04 11:05

where is the urgency for the State Insurance Complex? Where is the cost effectiveness for the Marine three storey complex? Baldwin, a demand by the private sector for office spaces does not exist. You are taking scarce resources , albeit that you are putting us further in debt, to undertake projects that has the propensity of becoming White elephants. You need to create situations that will incentivecise the private sector. Let them become energise and involved.you need to leave the job so we can get on with our lives. You really don't know what the he'll you are doing.

jj » 2013-01-04 09:12

Can we please have more detailed information as to EXACTLY what we will get with OUR money for $15 million. Just stop & think how many people at SIB & how much room is needed for what is basically little more than an office! Maybe it could be combined & justified in another "office" project or the transport board building in this time of no money! We the public need to be SHOWN the plans etc on ALL new public projects- otherwise it will result in endless cost overuns - as per the car park & transport board - oh sorry "harrys place"!

**Common Cents** » 2013-01-04 09:05

Allegedly, construction is "about to resume", and it will "soon be completed, just like last year.
And the year before that
And the year before that, when the Hon. Education Minister PROMISED that it would be finished by year end
And the year before that, when the PM himself PROMISED that it would be finished by the end of the year
And the year before that

Get the picture?

**Nemo** » 2013-01-04 08:36

How's the Library coming on, any one know?

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