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CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet decided\u2014based on certain information regarding the attractiveness of Barbuda to very wealthy homeowners\u2014to expand the runway in Barbuda by more than 1000 feet, in order to accommodate commercial jets.<\/span><\/p>

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