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It is a painful recovery for the Barbuda construction worker who was shot in the face yesterday.<\/p>

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The man is being treated at the Mount St. John Medical Centre.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the man and his employer were arguing over pay, following which they got into a fight.<\/p>

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Its alleged that the employer then pulled a firearm and shot him in the area of the mouth around 5 p.m.<\/p>

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Police are investigating the matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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