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The Cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda has agreed to provide national hero Sir Vivian Richards with a package of benefits.<\/p>

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He will receive a monthly pension equal to the amount now paid to Ministers of State within the Antigua and Barbuda Government.<\/p>\n

Sir Viv will also receive an exemption of duties and other charges on the importation of personal items.<\/p>

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In addition, he will be exempt from paying property taxes on the home he owns and where he resides and will be allowed one duty-free car every 7 years.<\/p>

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If needed, he will be provided a driver and a home helper to be paid by the Treasury.<\/p>\n

“The promise to treat living National Heroes with a high degree of respect is fulfilled. Sir Vivian Richards will also remain an Ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda” said Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst.<\/p>

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