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Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander has described the Government’s decision to extend the time allowed for the use of the former coat of arms until 2031 as a cost-saving measure.

He said so while sharply criticising the Opposition for what he said was an attempt to play the race card to gain political relevance.

Similar sentiments were expressed by Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo, who emphasised the United National Congress (UNC) Government is inclusive, and condemned what he described as Opposition efforts to sow division.