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Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment Sir Molwyn Joseph continues to advocate for Health and Wellness in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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In keeping with his Wellness portfolio, Sir Molwyn has donated sporting equipment to 17-year-old D\u2019ahri Francis.<\/p>\n

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Sir Molwyn stated that during his years as a teen growing up in Jennings and playing Cricket, he did not get the opportunity to have sporting equipment to help him excel at the sport.<\/p>

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The Minister expressed his delight in being able to donate the items to Francis, who he says will be a member of the West Indies team one day.<\/p>

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He donated three cricket bats, four pairs of batting gloves, batting pads, thigh guards, cricket bag, helmet with neck guard, two professional wicket keeper gloves, four wicket keeper inners, two abdominal guards, wicket keeper pads, two spike shoes, arm guard test and chest pads.<\/p>\n

In response, Francis thanked Sir Molwyn for this timely donation for which he is very grateful.<\/p>

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