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Brian Dobbin discusses sustainability as a destination for Antigua & Barbuda

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA’S SUSTAINABLE PLACE IN THE FUTURE

Of all the places in the world that can offer themselves as a sanctuary and haven, I can say from my experience that Antigua & Barbuda ranks amongst the most desirable, and with the increasingly substantive cracks we are seeing in our societies, becoming a residential haven for the world’s elite offers a real and sustainable pathway to ever-increasing prosperity for the country.

This is already happening, and the Antigua government has been on the front edge of the region in this regard. From the nomad visa program to aggressive COVID action, the leadership in the country has sent out the right message to those people around the world whom by virtue of their success or good fortune can be anywhere they want to be.

The evidence of this is seen in this picture of the runway at VC Bird International Airport lined with private jets last year as the pandemic raged.

We’ve already been attracting these ‘gold collar’ immigrants through the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program since 2014, and the beneficial effect of having these types of people as residents is being profoundly felt today.

Real benefits – like significant investment being made into Jolly Harbour and its surrounding environs, signalling the start to a major re-development of the area; vaccines being offered to the country shortly after they started being produced by wealthy international Antiguans; multiple new medical centers being created on-island by recent economic citizens to the country.

Having spent 25 years in luxury residential real estate development in a lot of different places in the world, I’ve seen again and again the ripple effect of affluent people discovering a new destination and what that means to economic stimulus and growth there.

While resorts and all-inclusive hotels have long been seen as economic-drivers given their direct employment numbers, the longer-term impact of residential tourism on local entrepreneurism yields rewards that sustain themselves much further and deeper.

Firstly, having a growing class of these residents creates more and more opportunities to provide the goods and services international visitors require when they come. These are fertile entrepreneurial grounds for creating small businesses, and as they flourish they expand the business gentry class in the community.

Secondly, these international uber-citizens bring investment capital and ideas and other people like them, and gaining critical mass in this regard creates a gravity that can turn a small forgotten port city into Monte Carlo, and a floundering European principality into Monaco.

Strategies like having Robert De Niro as the Economic Ambassador for the country has assisted every one of us who have been out in the world selling the twin islands for both investment and visitation.

Assuming we all agree on the multi-generational benefits that elite international residents bring, what then can Antigua do to continue to attract them and reap the positive influences to its society that follow?

Hold the course – and lean into it. The CIP program offers a real lure to discover the country, and with a natural pressure on it from the world’s largest largest tax-collectors, it needs to be guarded and protected with a feverish zeal.

Residential tourism – is a good thing and should be encouraged as much as possible. Luxury villa developments give the infrastructure needed for this class of international citizen to stay for a period of time, and truly enjoy and appreciate the natural delights of Antigua.

Promotion – is the key to everything. I have always felt that Antigua & Barbuda has the right ingredients to really distinguish itself internationally as a coveted and special place to spend time. This means focusing on the high-end in the promotion and attaching the Antigua & Barbuda brand to quality names and events.

All of this is known and has been in action for some time, especially under the current administration, and it is absolutely the right path to follow. Having Robert De Niro as the Economic Ambassador for the country has assisted every one of us whom have been out in the world selling Antigua & Barbuda for investment and visitation.

I remember my friend Ricky Skerritt when he was St. Kitts & Nevis Tourism Minister unveiling the new private jet terminal plan he would go on to build, and while the impact it has had in that country can never been measured, it has been a significant attraction to what Ricky called ‘CIP’s – commercially important people.

So this is not a critique or call to arms, rather a ringing endorsement of the right things that have been done, and are being done, to create a truly sustainable future for Antigua & Barbuda. As the world heaves and strains from rapid globalization in the social media age, I am more and more optimistic about where we are in Antigua & Barbuda and where we can go.

2021 09 13 The Citizen Magazine - Brian Dobbin

 

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Mornings in Jolly Harbour essentially start like this. Imagine waking up to the birds singing and a still harbour then watching Jolly Harbour come to life as the morning time goes by… I’d like to start my day this way, how about you? 

You are looking at a corner of Harbour Island  with the gorgeous Sleeping Indian hill in the background. The special thing about the position of harbour island is that you can see both sunrises and sunsets! 

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The Aloe Garden villa is a spacious open-plan 2-bedroom home on 0.2 acres with many features combining to make it an ideal Antiguan vacation home. 

This design is ideal for owners looking for a one-story indoor-outdoor easy space in which to enjoy Antigua's beautiful climate, the sound of the birds and a private garden oasis with a pool.

You also have the option to add a Garden Cottage which is the perfect addition if you'd like a guest room. 

Visit our website to learn more about the different designs we have to offer at the gardens. If you are in Antigua or plan on visiting soon, you can pop in or schedule a meeting with Mandy who is at the Sales Office during the week. 

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Jan 26

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Views of South Beach in Jolly Harbour from afternoon walks. Jolly Harbour is such a great place for families and friends. This gated community is turning into the hot spot with new restaurants, a fantastic golf course, stunning beaches and so much more. 

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If you haven’t had the chance to visit Antigua & Barbuda yet, here is a little video of the vibe 🌴 

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Another beautiful day in paradise 🤩 

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Starting the weekend off right! Stroll on the beach with the pups and not one person in sight 🤩 

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Blissful mornings in Jolly Harbour - when the sea is as smooth as butter 🧈 🌊 

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Starting off the Monday morning with this magical view! 

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Valley Church beach is just a five min drive from Jolly Harbour and it’s great for finding special shells and look at that sea 🤩 🐚 🌊 

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Everything you imagined the Caribbean to be describes Antigua! With 365 beautiful beaches to choose from, a fantastic array of local and international restaurants, stunning views everywhere you look and fun things to do, what more could you ask for? 😎 

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A perfect way to start and end your day is a walk out on the beach! 🐾 
Jolly Harbour has endless stretches of soft sand and crystal blue sea, great for your pups and family 🌊 

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The West Coast of Antigua is a complete vibe - it has the perfect balance between local and luxury 🤩 

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What a dreamy sight from an afternoon walk in Jolly Harbour 🌸 

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Starting off the new year with a great view 🤩 

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The Garden Cottage is the perfect addition if you'd like an additional guest room with any of our villa designs. 

Adding the Garden Cottage to the three-bedroom Neem villa, for instance, will give you a very spacious 4-bedroom home.

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It’s a beautiful day to go boating, but when is it not in Antigua? 🙃 
Swipe to see another view!

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This is our lovely Neem design, a three-bedroom villa at The Gardens on Harbour Island, which comes fully furnished with an optional guest cottage for a fourth bedroom, off street parking, private garden and pool. Do you prefer the white trim or would you like a little splash of colour? Swipe to see 😊 

Construction has started on plots 118 and 128 and we are excited to work on these villas for the new homeowners! 

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Tuesdays on the rock! What a view 🤩 
Antigua has a new restaurant and a beautiful spot to chill on the west coast and this is one of the views you will have. Only a five minute drive from The Gardens! 

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This is just a little vibe of what Christmas in the Caribbean feels like - sign me up! 🌊 🌞 🛥️ 

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Seeing the island by boat really gives you a whole new perspective! 🚤 

Check out our blogs on our website if you want to learn about activities to do in Antigua and places you MUST see! 

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