Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Harold Lovell says citizens and residents should not discriminate against nationals of St. Vincent & The Grenadines who might be seeking refuge here.
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As Vincentians are being evacuated to neighbouring Caribbean islands, Antigua and Barbuda has committed to accommodate 250 persons.
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However, some locals are expressing trepidation over the move, with questions being asked regarding who will feed them, how long they will be here for, and the status of their COVID-19 health.
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But Lovell says now is not the time for xenophobic (zeno-phobic) comments. After all, he says, Antigua & Barbuda could find itself in a position where we, too, would need assistance
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Once the Vincentians arrive here, Lovell says, all residents should seek to offer whatever assistance
