Prime Minister Gaston Browne recently shared plans to make university education free for Antiguans and Barbudans at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWIFIC). The government is considering this move because it already supports most students through scholarships. Making tuition free would remove financial barriers and open more doors for locals.

The Prime Minister made this announcement while encouraging port workers and others to improve their skills. He believes free education will help build the country’s human capital. The goal is to give every citizen a chance to grow and enjoy a better quality of life.

This change could have a big impact on education and opportunity for many people. It shows the government’s commitment to investing in the future of its people. Workers in key sectors, like the port, are especially urged to take advantage of training and learning chances.