Prime Minister Spencer and Australian High Commissioner John Stewart Mitchell

Australian High Commissioner John Stewart Mitchell on Thursday paid an official visit to the Office of Prime Minister the Hon. Baldwin Spencer where he outlined his government's initiatives in Antigua and Barbuda.

High Commissioner Mitchell told Prime Minister Spencer that he was pleased to be in Antigua and Barbuda, particularly to support an Australian Project by the Historical Society at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda.

He explained that the project taught art and handicraft skills using waste materials.

Prime Minister Spencer spoke of Cricket World Cup 2007 and the prospects for Antigua and Barbuda in taking advantage of the economic and other opportunities associated with the event.

Both men also spoke of the impact of Sir. Vivian Richards on Antigua and Barbuda and Australia, and Prime Minister mentioned the imminent construction of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for the 2007 World Cup.

High Commissioner Mitchell mentioned that his country has observed that in the Caribbean, there was an economic transition taking place from agriculture to tourism and technology based industries.

Prime Minister Spencer also raised the issue of the dynamic small business sector of Australia and hoped that Antigua and Barbuda business interests could develop links. (Ends)

Digital photo by Maurice F. Merchant