ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has named June 25 this 12 months as Census Day, urging the inhabitants to take part within the nationwide train, which he acknowledged has important implications for the nation’s socio-economic growth and planning.
Browne insisted that the occasion was non-partisan, saying, “This isn’t about political allegiance.
“It’s about coming collectively as a nation to make sure every resident is accounted for,” Prime Minister Browne stated, underscoring the significance of getting correct census information that’s very important for healthcare planning, financial statistics like per capita revenue, and understanding public well being developments corresponding to morbidity and mortality charges.
He stated that census officers are certain by confidentiality and that participation won’t have an effect on people’ standing within the nation.
“It’s essential that we ship a powerful message to the inhabitants concerning the significance of this train. An inaccurate depend may have lasting results on our nationwide insurance policies and planning,” he added.
He stated that because the nation prepares for Census Day, he’s hopeful widespread participation throughout all demographics will happen. He reiterated that the outcomes will profit all communities and assist form the way forward for Antigua and Barbuda.
The final nationwide census in Antigua and Barbuda was held in Could 2011, and the full inhabitants was 87,774.
