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Information Minister Melford Nicholas says beaches will be opened this weekend and on Independence Day.<\/p>

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He told the Cabinet news briefing moments ago that this policy is likely to last into the Christmas season unless the situation dictates otherwise.<\/p>\n

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Information Minister Melford Nicholas says beaches will be opened this weekend and on Independence Day. 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