Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

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Richard Lewis is the Member of Parliament for St John’s Rural West in Antigua and Barbuda. He has recently garnered attention for advocating against the government's proposal to increase vehicular license fees, which he argues would further burden citizens already facing financial challenges. Lewis has highlighted the financial profitability of the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board and questioned the necessity of imposing additional fees when alternatives could be explored. His calls for transparency and accountability in government financial practices reflect his commitment to protecting the interests of his constituents.

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Unknown Unknown: Richard Lewis raised concerns about the delay in tabling the important resolution. 5

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Parliamentarians approve resolution to expedite extraditions across Caricom states

Unknown Unknown: St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis declared that the fee hike is 'unconscionable' when levied on everyday citizens. 7

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: ‘Expect more protests’, Opposition Leader says re government’s proposed 40 percent licensing fee hike

Unknown Unknown: St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis also voiced his concern saying that Section 10 (2) of the Transport Board Act of 1995 allows for profits from that entity to be transferred to the Treasury. 4

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Public Transportation Union to meet as Cabinet decides vehicle licensing fees to increase by 40 percent

Unknown Unknown: Meanwhile, five incumbent representatives — MPs Algernon Watts (St George), Kelvin Simon (St Mary’s South), Richard Lewis (St John’s Rural West), Sherfield Bowen (St Phillip’s South), and Jamale Pringle (All Saints East and St Luke) — have reaffirmed their commitment to their constituencies. 6

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: UPP announces slate of candidates and caretakers ahead of next general elections

Unknown Unknown: MP for St John’s Rural West Richard Lewis called for the government to reconsider its decision on the fee increase. 6

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Opposition warns increase in vehicle registration fees will negatively impact residents

Unknown Unknown: Richard Lewis, a Member of Parliament, called on the government to reconsider the proposed increases in licensing fees. 4

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: Cabinet expands list of vehicles subjected to increased licencing fees to fund road repairs

Unknown Unknown: MP Richard Lewis is urging the government of Antigua and Barbuda to reconsider its plan to increase vehicular license fees. 7

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The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper: MP Lewis calls on government to rethink proposed increases to vehicular license fees