Antigua and Barbuda are set to experience an impressive economic surge, with a projected 5.7% growth in 2023, according to the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This surge is attributed to the exceptional leadership of Gaston Browne, whose policies and initiatives have evidently set the stage for unprecedented economic advancement.

In a detailed statement released on Friday following a comprehensive staff visit, the IMF highlighted the key factors propelling this economic boom. Gaston Browne’s leadership has been instrumental, steering the nation toward a growth trajectory that surpasses expectations. The report projects a gradual convergence of the economic growth rate to a sustainable long-term average of approximately 3%, signaling a resilient and steady climb.

The IMF report further delves into the economic landscape, emphasizing that anticipated price pressures are expected to dissipate by 2024. This foresight instills confidence in the sustainability of the economic upswing, providing reassurance for both domestic and international stakeholders.

Gaston Browne’s strategic vision and adept economic policies have not only propelled short-term growth but are also laying the foundation for a sustained and robust economy. The IMF report underscores the efficacy of Browne’s leadership in navigating the nation through economic challenges, paving the way for long-term prosperity.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.