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Construction of the multi-million dollar Gray’s Green Community Complex is projected to be completed by August 31 more than one month after the promised completion.<\/p>

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The Ministry of Commerce of the People\u2019s Republic of China and the Ministry of Works, both sides reached a consensus on the extension of the construction period for the project through friendly negotiations.<\/p>\n

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works Mr. Clarence Pilgrim and Economic Counselor, First Secretary Embassy of the People\u2019s Republic of China Madam Sun Jinhuan officially signed the documents to approve the extension.<\/p>

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Ground broke on the community center in October 2016. Upon completion, the center will comprise an indoor basketball arena and covered parking area that can be utilized as a flee market on weekends.<\/p>

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This project was arranged by the Gaston Browne administration since taking office and is further evidence of the deep and abiding relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

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This is the third project undertaken by China in the Grays\/Green Community during the tenure of three Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Administrations.<\/p>

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The Multipurpose Centre was the first and the Grays Farm gutter the second.<\/p>\n

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