The Cabinet was informed that a new luxury 5-star resort, to be built on Barbuda, has gone beyond the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) stage.
The new developers will build fifty (50) luxury villas, thirty-five (35) residences, and will grow some of its agricultural produce in Barbuda, moving some vegetables from farm to table.
A restaurant is also contemplated as is a gym and other luxurious amenities. It is estimated that three hundred (300) jobs will be created during construction and a similar number when the hotel opens.