( Cabinet Notes ) Prime Minister Browne reported that he held discussions with the Prime Minister of Barbados who assured him that Barbados will collaborate with Antigua and Barbuda to support the air bridge between Africa and the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda has been vigorously pursuing this objective for more than one year. The Development Commissioner, the Solicitor General, and a member of the LIAT 2020 board, brought to Cabinet an agreement with Air Peace which the Prime Minister signed. Air Peace will become the funding source for LIAT (2020) and owns 70% of the shares, while 30% will go towards Antigua and Barbuda at this time. A team from Antigua and Barbuda has left for Barbados to commence consultations on making a LIAT (2020) viable. The Cabinet was informed that support is also likely forthcoming from Dominica and St. Vincent.
ii. Arrangements are currently being put in place to ensure that the lone aircraft which has formed the backbone of the LIAT operation these past weeks, has reached its maximum maintenance scheduling deadline. Until such time as the maintenance is complete, the service offered by LIAT is suspended.
