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    "title": "Congratulations to Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his Fourth Re-election",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-04 17:00:49",
    "published_at": "2026-05-05 11:18:00",
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    "body": "<p>The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends warm congratulations to Gaston Browne on his re-election to a fourth consecutive term as Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.</p><p>This milestone reflects continued confidence in his leadership during an increasingly volatile global environment. His tenure has been marked by efforts to strengthen fiscal stability, sustain tourism recovery, and actively engage in international economic diplomacy, demonstrating the pragmatic governance required of small island states.</p><p>Prime Minister Browne&rsquo;s renewed mandate holds significance beyond national borders, particularly as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to assume the Chairmanship of the OECS Authority. His leadership will be instrumental as the OECS advances deeper regional integration, greater self-reliance, and more strategic global engagement.</p><p>The OECS Commission reaffirms its commitment to working closely with Prime Minister Browne and his Government to address shared challenges, strengthen cooperation among Member States, and promote a unified regional voice.</p><p>The OECS wishes him every success in this new term and looks forward to his leadership in shaping a more secure and integrated future for the region.</p><hr /><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-98e2aac9-5c8b-4634-b6ba-d8b6f8bdaba9\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">OECS Communications Unit</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:media@oecs.int\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"media@oecs.int\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>media@oecs.int</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+1758-455-6327\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+1758-455-6327\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>+1758-455-6327</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/@oecscommission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@oecscommission\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@oecscommission</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/@OECSCommission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@OECSCommission\"><svg class=\"icon icon-facebook release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-facebook\"></use>\n            </svg>@OECSCommission</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.oecs.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"oecs.int\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>oecs.int</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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