{"id":255205,"date":"2025-10-23T12:14:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=255205"},"modified":"2025-10-23T12:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:14:57","slug":"cabinet-notes-wednesday-22nd-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/cabinet-notes-wednesday-22nd-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CABINET NOTES: Wednesday 22nd \u00a0October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The prayers before Cabinet were led by a Pastor from the Evangelical Association who read from Psalm 24<\/strong> which reminds us that everything belongs to God<\/strong> \u2014 the earth, its people, and all that fills it. He is not only the Creator of the world, but also its rightful Ruler. This truth calls us to humility and gratitude; our lives, our gifts, and our surroundings are all entrusted to us by Him.<\/p>

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In its closing verses, the psalm lifts our eyes heavenward:  \u201cLift up your heads, O gates\u2026 that the King of Glory may come in.\u201d  When we open the gates of our lives \u2014 letting go of pride, fear, and distraction \u2014 the King of Glory enters in<\/strong> with strength, peace, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pastor prayed that members of the Cabinet will be enriched with strength, grace, wisdom and courage in the execution of their duties.<\/p>

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  1. Cabinet, <\/strong>chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne <\/strong>held discussions on \u00a0the unauthorized purchases of vehicles for the government of Antigua and Barbuda, and the \u00a0review by the Financial Secretary of information received on such purchases to determine where there have been unauthorized purchases and other irregularities, and to negotiate and settle restitution for any excesses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Cabinet was advised that the Financial Secretary commenced discussions with the car dealerships and through reconciliation, restitution in the amount of $10 million dollars was recovered by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda from one car dealership.  The Financial Secretary will continue discussions with another car dealership with the intention of negotiating and settling the repayment of revenues lost.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>

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    Cabinet also approved the implementation of a new Government Vehicular Policy, which will be rolled out within the next fourteen (14) days. Key provisions of the policy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n