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Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris has stripped Shawn Richards of his portfolio as Deputy Prime Minister.<\/p>

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Harris has also stripped Richards of his ministerial portfolio.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, Harris says he has asked the Governor General to strip several others of their ministerial appointments, among them, Nevis Premier Mark Brantly.<\/p>

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In an address to the nation Tuesday afternoon, Harris says he\u2019s asked the Governor General to dissolve parliament effective today. He says he will soon announce the date for fresh general elections.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris has stripped Shawn Richards of his portfolio as Deputy Prime Minister. Harris has also stripped Richards of his ministerial portfolio. Additionally, Harris says he has asked the Governor General to strip several others of their ministerial appointments, among them, Nevis Premier Mark Brantly. 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