{"id":11193,"date":"2018-01-09T16:57:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T20:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=11193"},"modified":"2018-01-09T16:57:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T20:57:33","slug":"darryl-matthew-replaces-freeland-in-the-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/darryl-matthew-replaces-freeland-in-the-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Darryl Matthew replaces Freeland in the Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sports enthusiast, Daryl Matthew was today, sworn in as a senator in the Upper House.<\/p>\n

Senator Matthew is the newest member to be sworn into the Upper House, replacing Michael Freeland who recently resigned.<\/p>

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Matthew took an Oath of Allegiance in front of family and colleagues during a swearing in ceremony as the House convened today to debate the Barbuda Land Amendment Bill which was passed last week in the Lower House.<\/p>

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Senator Matthew brings a wealth of experience in leadership and service to the slate of appointed representatives. A public servant for over a decade, Senator Matthew continues to play an active role in the community. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Antigua – a community based, service oriented organisation and he currently serves as President of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association.<\/p>\n

After being sworn in, Senator Matthew said \u201cAnyone who wants to serve in higher office, their resume ought to be of service they have given to their country; that has to be a major part of what they present to the people and I have a well-documented track record of that.\u201d<\/p>

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He noted that Prime Minister Gaston Browne continues to fulfill a mandate of youth inclusion in the decision making process. Senator Matthew stands as the third young Antiguan and Barbudan to be appointed as a Senator. He now joins Senator Aziza Lake and Senator Shenella Govia as young senators.<\/p>\n

Senator Matthew states he intends to contribute to the level of debate and discussion in the house.\u00a0 He hopes to always be remembered as a Senator who gave well-thought and logical positions and presentations.<\/p>

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Though a well-known sports activist, Senator Matthew indicated that he intends to represent every issue and every bill vigorously and constructively.<\/p>

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Senator Matthew was also recently selected as the candidate for the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party for the St John\u2019s Rural South Constituency.<\/p>\n

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