{"id":193114,"date":"2024-01-01T11:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=193114"},"modified":"2024-01-01T11:06:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:06:32","slug":"hon-richard-lewis-new-year-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/hon-richard-lewis-new-year-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Hon. Richard Lewis New Year Message"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy New Year!<\/p>

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We thank God for taking us through 2023. We pray for His grace and mercy as we enter 2024, with the uncertainty that lies ahead for us as a nation.<\/p>

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We remember our many loved ones, friends, citizens and residents who departed this life in 2023. We pray for comfort for the bereaved families.<\/p>\n

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Despite our Customs Department’s record-breaking revenue collection of $403 million for 2023, and despite reported significant economic growth, this ABLP Administration has imposed a plethora of increased taxes on the people of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

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This unconscionable move will bring untold hardship on particularly the vulnerable in our society.<\/p>

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This calls for all of us to be financially prudent in these uncertain times. At the same time, it is important for citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda to voice their displeasure with this heavy tax burden, which will surely break the backs and will of the people.<\/p>\n

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In our opposition to these tax measures, we need to demand more accountability and transparency from our Government. They must tell us how our tax dollars are being spent. They must govern in the interest of all the people.<\/p>\n

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Amidst the anticipated challenges, I pray for health, strength, and wealth for all our families. I hope that all your dreams and aspirations will come to fruition.<\/p>\n

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I pray for a New Year where the wealth gap between the rich and the poor can be narrowed. I pray for a reduction in the cost of living and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n

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I pray for renewed commitment to the development of Antigua and Barbuda, where each can endeavour and all can achieve.<\/p>\n

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Special thoughts and prayers go out for the residents of the St. John\u2019s Rural West Constituency. I cherish the opportunity to represent you, to advocate on your behalf, and to defend your rights. Together, we work to achieve great things for our community.<\/p>\n

My family and I wish you and your families a Happy and Prosperous New Year.<\/p>\n

May God bless us all and may God bless Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

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Happy New Year!<\/p>\n

Richard Lewis MP<\/p>\n

Rural West to the Bone<\/p>\n

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