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Aldin Crump has been removed from his position as Director of Public Works following sustained public pressure over the worsening state of Antigua\u2019s roads and persistent shortcomings in the department\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move follows months of national complaints, stalled infrastructure projects, and widespread criticism over the lack of road maintenance and project delivery.<\/p>

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Crump\u2019s tenure was widely criticised for failing to address basic infrastructure needs and restore confidence in the department\u2019s ability to deliver.<\/p>

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More details to follow as this is a developing story.<\/p>\n

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Director of Public Works Removed Following Public Outcry Over Road Conditions Aldin Crump has been removed from his position as Director of Public Works following sustained public pressure over the worsening state of Antigua\u2019s roads and persistent shortcomings in the department\u2019s performance. 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