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Ava “Sassy” Charles-McKenzie expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for the major financial role it played in bringing about her successful surgery and recovery to date.<\/p>

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On Tuesday, October 29th, the media personality and calypsonian visited Health, Wellness and Environment, the Honourable Minister-Molwyn Joseph.<\/p>\n

Her presence, as well as the bouquet of flowers presented to the Minister as a sign of gratitude, brought smiles to the face of Minister Joseph.<\/p>

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Ava “Sassy” Charles-McKenzie expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for the major financial role it played in bringing about her successful surgery and recovery to date. On Tuesday, October 29th, the media personality and calypsonian visited Health, Wellness and Environment, the Honourable Minister-Molwyn Joseph. 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