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Editor of the\u00a0Antigua Observer<\/strong>, Gemma Handy is unable to work as her work permit has not been renewed.<\/p>

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Handy applied for work permit renewal on Feb. 16.<\/p>\n

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To date, her permit has not been approved by the Labour Department.<\/p>

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Editor of the\u00a0Antigua Observer, Gemma Handy is unable to work as her work permit has not been renewed. Handy applied for work permit renewal on Feb. 16. 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