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National hero, Sir Vivian Richards, shared his views on UPP Political Leader, Harold Lovell, commending him for his integrity and leadership skills.<\/p>

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A debate about Lovell\u2019s contributions to the nation on Observer radio on Saturday led the cricketing legend to call in and voice his opinions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I was in England, Harold was in England at the same time and wherever I was playing that guy would turn up and he would make me feel so proud as an Antiguan and Barbudan,\u201d Sir Vivian recalled.<\/p>

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\u201cThe love I got from that individual and the love that I think he himself has for people is paramount.\u201d<\/p>

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The retired cricketer also made mention to the Black Lives Matter movement, crediting Lovell with being \u201cinstrumental\u201d in raising awareness of issues affecting black people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe colour of our skin seems to be hated by so many different races and we have got to stand up as people and be proud and let them know exactly who we are as people \u2013 and Harold did that in the early days. They tried to educate us as much as they can and now it\u2019s being played out for real,\u201d said Sir Viv.<\/p>

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\u201cI can only offer my utmost love \u2026 he\u2019s such a wonderful individual and it\u2019s just great to know and hear some of the tributes to him tonight,\u201d he said, referring to fellow listeners who had previously called in to express their backing for the former St John\u2019s City East constituency representative.<\/p>\n

Sir Vivian added, \u201cI can tell you that that guy is a good guy.\u201d<\/p>

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Lovell, former Finance Minister, has not officially declare his intention to run in the next general elections but he is expected to do so shortly.<\/p>

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