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The Social Protection Board<\/a> (SPB) marked Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s <\/a>Independence celebrations by distributing food packages<\/a> to vulnerable families across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative, carried out under the Ministry of Social Transformation, aimed to bring comfort and joy to households in need.<\/p>

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\u201cAs we celebrate our nation\u2019s Independence, the Social Protection Board proudly joins in the spirit of unity, gratitude, and service to our people,\u201d a release stated.<\/p>

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SPB Manager of Operations Mary Baltimore expressed thanks to Minister Rawdon Turner for his support, noting that his leadership made the initiative possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMinister Turner truly started Christmas in October,\u201d she said, emphasizing his commitment to helping families and inspiring national unity.<\/p>

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