Maurice Merchant

Maurice Merchant

government official Unknown

Maurice Merchant is the Director General of Communications in Antigua and Barbuda, known for his role in disseminating government information and policies. Recently, he was in the news for addressing chronic performance issues within the public sector during a Cabinet meeting, where he conveyed Prime Minister Gaston Browne's emphasis on accountability and performance improvement among public service officials.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
20,681
Power
105$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 2 6.50 0.63% +10% 2,961,167 20,681 $15,000 105$
Totals 2 2,961,167 20,681 $15,000 105$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Maurice Merchant, the Director General of Communications, announced the government's plan for an immigration amnesty programme. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Antigua to launch amnesty programme for undocumented foreign nationals | World News

Jamaica Jamaica: Maurice Merchant is the Director General of Communications who reported on the increase in lost passports. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Antigua considering stricter measures for lost passports | World News

Jamaica Jamaica: Director General of Communications for the Antigua government, Maurice Merchant, said that while no date had yet been fixed for the meeting, the issue was discussed on the sidelines of the recent United Nations General Assembly. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: After 16 years, CLICO compensation issues still unresolved | Business

Unknown Unknown: Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant revealed that the PM held discussions with representatives of the Afreximbank. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t to explore new financing partnerships with African development bank

Unknown Unknown: Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant revealed during Thursday’s post-Cabinet press briefing that there has been 'tardiness on the part of officials to carry out these instructions'. 5

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t frustrated over stalled derelict vehicle removal exercise, issues directives

Unknown Unknown: Maurice Merchant, the Director General of Communications, addressed the nation’s concerns about rising violence among young people. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Teen killed during alleged armed robbery

Unknown Unknown: Maurice Merchant is the Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office who briefed ministers on the National Health Insurance Policy Framework. 7

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Gov’t targets early 2026 pilot phase launch of universal health coverage