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Two Chinese investors are asking the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for permission to operate two businesses here.<\/p>

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The people who have not been named made a presentation to the Cabinet today.<\/p>\n

One business would result in the production of cigars for export while the other business would involve cruise tourism. No further details of the proposed investments were made available\u00a0in notes circulated following Cabinet.<\/p>

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“The Cabinet requested more information from the entrepreneurs on the size of the investments, in dollar amounts, and the potential for employment,” the notes revealed.<\/p>

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According to the government,\u00a0the investors presented significant data and information on their financing.<\/p>\n

The Cabinet reportedly agreed to examine the proposal more closely and to provide assurances to the investors at a later date.<\/p>

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