With the new Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport Terminal slated to be commissioned on Monday, December 15th, the Honourable Minister of Infrastructure and Communication, Mr. Jose Vanterpool and the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Mr. Cardigan Connor have both expressed their satisfaction with the progress of the new terminal building and their excitement in expectation of the facility’s inauguration.
Mr. Vanterpool shared his feelings about the new airport terminal in a recent statement: “What does the new airport terminal mean to me,” he asked. “As the Minister of Infrastructure Communication and Utilities, this does not just represent the successful completion of a major project, but it marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. It marks opportunity – not just for our tourism sector and our aviation sector – but for all Anguillians across the island.”
“I look forward to improving air access, bring in new flights, and welcoming visitors from new routes directly to our shores,” he said. “The new airport terminal marks a stepping stone in our development and I look forward to us growing Anguilla together.”
Mr. Connor said: “The question has been asked, what does the new airport terminal means to me. For me, as the Minister responsible for tourism, the new terminal is a huge plus. As Anguillians look forward to a new tourist season, we feel that first arrivals at the new terminal will create a positive impression. So, the new terminal means a lot to me as I look forward to us having greater quality in the tourism industry.”
Following a ground breaking ceremony on March 27th 2024, work on the new Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport terminal building began in earnest on April 15th 2024, under the previous Anguilla Progressive Movement administration when the current Member of Opposition, Mr. Haydn Hughes was the Minister of Infrastructure and Communication.
Work on the project has been continuing steadily, and generally the masses have been satisfied with its unhindered progress. In essence, this project, which is likely to be Anguilla’s most gigantic undertaking, would have taken one year and eight months to complete. The inaugural ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 15th.