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The government says it is closely monitoring the welfare of Antiguan and Barbudan students in Cuba, as concerns persist over conditions on the island.<\/p>

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Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said officials remain in regular contact with students, assessing their situation and providing support where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe continue to be in touch with our students in Cuba to assess on a weekly basis\u2026 their current situation,\u201d Merchant said.<\/p>

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He said the government has already provided financial assistance and issued recommendations to help students manage ongoing challenges.<\/p>

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\u201cThe government has already come in and provided financial assistance to them,\u201d Merchant said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merchant added that contingency plans are being considered in collaboration with regional partners in the event conditions worsen.<\/p>

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\u201cThere are contingency plans in place\u2026 along with our OECS partners in the event of different scenarios,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the difficulties, he said students remain committed to completing their studies.<\/p>

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\u201cThey intend to complete their studies once the conditions allow them to do so,\u201d Merchant said.<\/p>

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Officials said monitoring and support efforts will continue as part of the government\u2019s broader response.<\/p>\n

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