Information Minister Hon. Melford Nicholas provided an update during this morning’s post-cabinet media briefing.
Reports have been swirling in recent days this organizational review could adversely impact on its operations in Antigua.
Minister Nicholas says though the final decision does not rest with the government in this matter, it is doing what it can to prevent such an outcome.
Government intervenes in Dixie’s decision to close
The government has asked the operators ofDixie Operations Limited to reconsider its decision to close its Antigua branch.
Dixie Operations Ltd. is a contact/call centre which provides telemarketing and risk management to its sister company, 888holdings.
Workers were informed that they would be temporarily laid off, following a Zoom meeting on Wednesday morning.
In excess of 100 workers were told that the offshore company is thinking of parting ways with the Antigua branch.
The employees have been laid off for one week pending a final decision on the future of the company.