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The Democratic National Alliance revealed yet another candidate on its party ticket for the upcoming General Election, on Thursday evening. Louis Rivera will run with the DNA in the constituency of St John’s Rural North, where the incumbent is the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP)’s MP Charles “Max” Fernandez.<\/p>

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Rivera, a business man with a background in the off-shore banking and online gaming sectors, was revealed to the public at a meeting Thursday evening. He is an alumnus of the St Joseph’s Academy, Antigua State College and the University of the West Indies (Mona). Rivera holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s in International Economics and International Law.<\/p>\n

A self-described regionalist, Rivera says he is confident and ready to serve the people of Rural North.<\/p>

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The Democratic National Alliance revealed yet another candidate on its party ticket for the upcoming General Election, on Thursday evening. Louis Rivera will run with the DNA in the constituency of St John’s Rural North, where the incumbent is the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP)’s MP Charles “Max” Fernandez. 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