Lionel Hurst

Lionel Hurst

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Lionel Hurst is the Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office of Antigua and Barbuda. Recently, he was in the news advocating for closer collaboration between the Statistics Division and other government agencies to address discrepancies in economic growth data, highlighting the importance of accurate economic measurements and the need for improved data sharing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
2,124
Power
11$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Unknown 16 6.44 0.00% +90% 0 0 $0 0$
Jamaica 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 2,961,167 2,124 $15,000 11$
Totals 17 2,961,167 2,124 $15,000 11$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Unknown Unknown: Ambassador Lionel Hurst acknowledged during Thursday’s post-Cabinet press briefing that 'several of the boys who are really very hardened did their very best to disrupt the normal functioning of the school'. 5

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Cabinet allocates $100K for Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Centre’s operations

Jamaica Jamaica: Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasized the importance of the gun amnesty initiative. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Antigua and Barbuda implements gun amnesty | World News

Unknown Unknown: Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Ambassador Lionel Hurst commented during last week Thursday’s post-Cabinet press briefing on the Prime Minister’s thoughts. 5

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: St John’s Rural West MP criticises PM’s ‘Barbuda referendum’ talk

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst provided additional details during the press briefing regarding the removal of equipment at the Cancer Center. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: High Court approves removal of Cancer Center equipment, Hurst says

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst spoke about the initiative during Thursday’s post-Cabinet press briefing, describing it as part of the government’s strategy to strengthen family bonds and provide support for new parents. 8

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t unveils plans for paternity leave for male employees

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, indicated growing concerns about potential tax avoidance despite record occupancy rates in the tourism sector. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t to clamp down on hotels’ under-reporting of taxes; ABHTA calls for wider enforcement

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst, revealed that Minister Matthew disclosed that the appointment letters for qualified teachers 'should have gone out a long time ago'. 6

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Education Minister criticizes ‘lack of energy’ in processing teacher upgrades as industrial action continues

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst expressed optimism about the program despite historically low participation rates. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Holders of illegal firearms urged to take advantage of Amnesty: Turn them in by April 30

Unknown Unknown: Cabinet Spokesman Ambassador Lionel Hurst said the administration believes the current governance structure has hindered economic development on the sister island. 6

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: PM, Hurst suggest changing the Constitution to dissolve the Barbuda Council to circumvent obstruction to development

Unknown Unknown: Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, outlined the administration’s vision for balancing commercial development with residential needs. 8

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t unveils mixed-use Development Plan for Barbuda