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His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, officially appointed former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, Mr. A. <\/p>

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During the appointment ceremony, His Excellency congratulated Ambassador Jonas and encouraged him to serve Antigua and Barbuda with distinction, focusing on attracting direct foreign investment and strengthening the nation\u2019s bilateral and international relations. <\/p>

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The swearing in ceremony was attended by the Honourable Paul Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs as well as family and friends of Antigua and Barbuda’s newest Ambassador.\u00a0<\/p>

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His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, officially appointed former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, Mr. A. Dean Jonas, as Ambassador at Large. 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