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Chief of Staff, Lionel Max Hurst, has confirmed that Minister Dean Jonas has been relieved of his responsibility as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs.<\/p>

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According to Hurst, Jonas has also been released as a member of the Cabinet with immediate effect. The government is expected to issue a press release on the matter.<\/p>\n

This news comes moments after prime minister Gaston Browne met with about 40 workers under Jonas\u2019 ministry this morning at the Agriculture headquarters on independence Avenue.<\/p>

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Chief of Staff, Lionel Max Hurst, has confirmed that Minister Dean Jonas has been relieved of his responsibility as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs. According to Hurst, Jonas has also been released as a member of the Cabinet with immediate effect. The government is expected to issue a press release on the matter. 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