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OPM- Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda congratulate the country\u2019s newly graduated doctors from the Republic of Cuba. Dr. Jason Thwaites, Dr. Phillescia Jean, Dr. Grace Edwards, Dr. Doniece Thomas and Dr. Lee-Ann Sandy graduated on Sunday 18th February from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de Holguin (University of Medical Sciences of Holguin).<\/p>

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This is the first of two groups of Antiguans and Barbudans to graduate from Universities in Cuba with medical degrees this year.<\/p>\n

The second group of medical students will graduate later this year.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Browne says that he looks forward to the new doctors making meaningful contributions to the healthcare delivery system in Antigua and Barbuda and extends his government\u2019s appreciation to the government and people of Cuba for their continued support of the country\u2019s development.<\/p>

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