Cabinet Report: Key Decisions from June 4 Meeting

Cabinet Report Highlights New Child Support System

The Cabinet Report announced support for Main Collect, a new digital platform for child maintenance payments.

The app will allow fathers to make payments online. Mothers and guardians will be able to track payments in real time. Court officials expect the system to reduce late payments and improve accountability.

The Cabinet also discussed stronger penalties for people who repeatedly fail to meet their child support obligations.

Cabinet Report Approves New Fisheries Management Plan

The Cabinet approved a new management structure for fisheries complexes across Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua Fisheries Limited will now oversee the facilities. A new board will guide operations and help improve services for fishers and vendors.

Officials expect the move to strengthen the fishing industry and support food security.

Cabinet Report Supports Fort James Redevelopment

The Cabinet approved plans to redevelop Fort James Beach.

The project includes beach protection works, vendor spaces, green areas, and an amphitheatre. The Government will also continue restoration work at the historic fort.

Officials say the project will boost tourism and create opportunities for local businesses.

Cabinet Report Expands Early Childhood Education

The Government will assume responsibility for the Sir Luther Wynter Preschool.

The Cabinet also approved plans for new early childhood centres in Judges Hill/New Winthorpes and Jennings.

Officials said the expansion will improve access to quality preschool education.

Cabinet Report Backs Scrap Metal Removal Project

The Cabinet approved an agreement to remove scrap metal from the Cooks Landfill.

Atlantic Ship Breakers Antigua Limited will carry out the work at no direct cost to the Government.

The project aims to improve public health, safety, and environmental conditions.

Cabinet Report Approves Night Court for Traffic Cases

The Cabinet approved the creation of a dedicated Night Court.

The court will focus on traffic offences and help reduce case backlogs. Officials believe the move will improve road safety and speed up the justice process.

Cabinet Report Announces New Board Appointments

The Cabinet approved appointments to several statutory and advisory boards.

These include the Antigua and Barbuda Nursing Council, the National Solid Waste Management Authority Board, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Board, and the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Board.

The appointments aim to strengthen governance and improve service delivery.

Cabinet Report Reaffirms Support for Disaster Preparedness

Cabinet welcomed a presentation from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).

Discussions focused on disaster readiness, climate resilience, and regional cooperation.

Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to supporting disaster preparedness efforts across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.

Cabinet Report Summary

The Cabinet Report outlined major decisions in child support, education, tourism, public safety, environmental management, and disaster preparedness.

The measures aim to improve public services, strengthen institutions, and support national development.