{"id":215175,"date":"2024-11-01T01:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T05:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=215175"},"modified":"2024-11-01T06:55:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T10:55:13","slug":"mp-richard-s-lewis-independence-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/mp-richard-s-lewis-independence-message\/","title":{"rendered":"MP Richard S. Lewis Independence Message"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy Independence Antigua and Barbuda<\/p>

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We celebrate our 43rd Anniversary of Political Independence under the theme: “Antigua and Barbuda: From Community Collaboration to Global Gains”. We thank God for his mercies, and we commit ourselves to the cause of justice, income equality, social and mental wellness, and to the cause of nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is time to recommit to building resilient families and communities and by extension, a resilient nation. Community collaboration is therefore critical to the advancement of our people and our nation as we carve out our space on the global stage.<\/p>

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As we strive to make a greater mark globally, it is imperative that we denounce the political, economic and social divisiveness that permeates our nation today. <\/p>

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We must fully embrace integrity, accountability and transparency in our governance structure. We must fight together to stamp out partisanship and corrupt practices which threaten to stymie the development of our beloved nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am reminded of a patriotic calypso by the late Joseph \u201cCalypso Joe\u201d Hunte, which says in part: “Brother it\u2019s fighting together, Not among one another, is the only war we should wage. Only sober decisions will prove we have come of age.”<\/p>

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Coming of age requires the inclusion of all, including the youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I observed the zeal and enthusiasm of the youth during our Independence celebrations and I know that if we continue to focus on them and give them opportunities to grow, our nation will, in turn, benefit in a most positive way. The future looks bright. So, let us strive to create a new and lasting positive legacy for generations to come.<\/p>

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As we celebrate the magnificent black, gold, blue, white and red of our flag, I pray for renewed peace and stability in our nation.<\/p>

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Happy 43rd Anniversary of Political Independence to all citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda and special greetings to the residents of the St. John’s Rural West constituency. May God bless Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

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