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CABINET NOTES:<\/strong> Last week we reported that Cabinet commended the Minister for Works for advancing the nation\u2019s beautification agenda through the planting of trees along highways to enhance aesthetics. <\/p>

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Cabinet also encouraged the Ministry of Works and Urban Renewal \u00a0to continue the greening effort, by expanding tree planting initiatives that will enrich the natural beauty of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday, Cabinet also approved the establishment of a\u00a0supervised inmate work team<\/strong>\u00a0to support roadside and community beautification. <\/p>

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In addition, the\u00a0Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force\u00a0<\/strong>will lead the\u00a0October National Clean-Up Campaign<\/strong>\u00a0under the theme\u00a0\u201cLove Where You Live.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

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Cabinet remains committed to a future in which every citizen enjoys a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful<\/strong> Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

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