Amnesty For Those Affected Financially By Covid

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Thousands of dollars in outstanding electricity and water bills in Antigua and Barbuda could be written off up to December 31st, by the government.

Prime Minister Lester Bird’s Government wants an amnesty period to clear the old debts up to 2022.

It’s part of a rebuilding post-covid initiative.

In answering questions about the impact on revenue, Cabinet Spokesman Melford Nicholas said it will have a positive effect on incremental revenue, as much of the old debts are uncollectible.

He added that it will only benefit those who pay the amounts owed before 2022.

The government is hoping for an increase in this year’s revenue as last year’s debts are cleared.