{"id":275037,"date":"2026-05-01T12:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=275037"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:42:17","slug":"lewis-congratulates-michael-joseph-thanks-supporters-after-rural-west-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/lewis-congratulates-michael-joseph-thanks-supporters-after-rural-west-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Congratulates Michael Joseph, Thanks Supporters After Rural West Defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RICHARD LEWIS SAID:<\/strong> Let me extend congratulations to my opponent, Michael Joseph, who will now become the representative of the good people of the constituency of St John\u2019s Rural West. <\/p>

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As a constituent myself, I look forward to staying involved in matters that affect our community and from time to time working with him on issues that would prove beneficial to its livelihood and welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To all my supporters and well-wishers, I extend a hearty thank you for your belief in me. I appreciate the outpouring of the kind words of encouragement that I have been receiving from so many of you.<\/p>

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To my Campaign Manager (Kyron Simon), my team and all those constituents and friends who gave me their time and efforts, we ran an excellent campaign in the limited time we were given. I wish to express my appreciation for your selflessness and your commitment.<\/p>

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To my family who was my rock and my reality check especially through the hard times, I say thanks for your love, support, patience, confidence and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the United Progressive Party, I say thanks for giving me the opportunity to be of political service to my community and my country.<\/p>

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God bless the people of St. John’s Rural West and God bless Antigua & Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard S. Lewis<\/p>

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