New Bottling Facility will aid cut back on imports

The opening of Antigua Distillery Limiteds state of the art beverage bottling facility is expected to cut back on imports into Antigua and Barbuda. That’s according to Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) McChesney Emmanuel who says a ten million dollar injection by a private sector entity into the economy is very significant.

He says one of the key ways to ensure sustainable development and growth in the twin island state is for the public and private sectors to work hand in hand. Emmanuel says the Ministry of Finance and Economy will continue to support the Antigua Distillery Limited (ADL) and ensure that hindrances and barriers are removed to bring about continued success. The ABIA Chairman was speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Economy the Hon. Harold Lovell at the opening of Antigua Distillery Limited new home. Over the last 80 years ADL has been contributing significantly to the Antiguan and Barbudan economy