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The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is taking action to clear a backlog in overtime payments for security workers at the Ministry of Works.<\/p>

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The Cabinet allocated funds to reduce the backlog, demonstrating the government’s commitment to workers’ financial well-being and their essential role in security.<\/p>\n

Updates on this initiative’s progress will be shared with the public.<\/p>

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The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is taking action to clear a backlog in overtime payments for security workers at the Ministry of Works. The Cabinet allocated funds to reduce the backlog, demonstrating the government’s commitment to workers’ financial well-being and their essential role in security. 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