{"id":140002,"date":"2021-10-20T11:40:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T15:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=140002"},"modified":"2021-10-20T11:40:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T15:40:56","slug":"book-of-condolences-for-debbie-francis-at-ministry-of-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/book-of-condolences-for-debbie-francis-at-ministry-of-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Book of condolences for Debbie Francis at Ministry of Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Barbuda Affairs continues to mourn the loss of beloved staff member, colleague, and friend, Debbie Francis.<\/p>

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In memory of her, the ministry held a signing of the book of condolences, which will be handed over to the family.<\/p>

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Hon. Samantha Marshall, Parliamentary Secretary Knacyntar Nedd, Permanent Secretary Colin O\u2019Keiffe, Heads of Department, Staff and Stakeholders came to pay their respects.<\/p>\n

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Debbie Francis was the Communications Officer, as well as a very hard-working, and dedicated team player who always put work first and gave it her best.<\/p>\n

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We are deeply saddened by her passing, and we once again extend our deep condolences to the family and friends of Debbie Francis, and may she continue to rest in eternal peace.<\/p>

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