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Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

MP Gaston BrowneAntigua St John's - The move by Antigua Labour Party Chairman Gaston Browne to send a written request to Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer requesting an independent investigation into the controversial Wadadli Power Plant engines is in violation of the party’s constitution.

This is according to senior ALP members who say that Browne failed to consult with the party’s executive before penning a letter on the party’s behalf.

“Gaston is acting in a very unorthodox manner and deliberately so. The statement he put out was not sanctioned. Not the leader or the chairman can make those decisions. It has to be the executive,” a senior member said.

It was also noted that Browne’s position as chairman gives him nothing more than administrative control and not the power to issue seemingly independent directives or views on behalf of the party.

“Not even the leader can do that,” one the senior members said. “He cannot go out and speak unless he speaks for the party, and he cannot speak for the party without consulting the executive.”

The source said the ALP deputy leader should be well aware of his actions and it is believed that Browne premeditatedly labeled himself as both ALP Chairman and Member of Parliament for St. John’s City West as a fallback in the event that the issue is raised.



“He is chairman, you can’t stop that. But he can’t speak for the party without the executive. And he can’t use the title of ‘deputy leader’ because there is no such position in the party,” the source said.

“I believe that when Gaston Browne met with the prime minister he made sure he told the PM that he was speaking as the City West Representative,” another senior member opined, as he cited the fact that a press release from the prime minister ‘s office on their meeting did not mention Browne as the ALP Chairman.

Gaston Browne however believes that the positions expressed by the members are merely more “foolish” attacks against him by his colleagues in opposition, and he has “no time to waste.”

“I wrote in my capacity as the chairman of the Antigua Labour Party and as the duly elected representative of the St. John’s City West constituency. I requested an inquiry into the Wadadli Power Plant saga. And whatever nastiness any of my colleagues wish to come with right now is irrelevant,” Browne said.

He added that he had no direct comment on the expressed notion of him acting illegally.

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My Fearless Country Men and Women

#52 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 23:59

Good night Taxed Out, Jumbee Picknee, Common sense, Dig It, Bishop Receipt,Slappin g Hand, Labourrite, Dr. Dr.,African Queen, Shakespeare, tenman, AntiguanYouthMa n, Moby **, Fred, John French II, Anu, Lester B, Dadliman, Caribbean Woman, The Saint, Jackie Spence, Aaron, tenman, ANTIGUAN WOMAN, Mavis, Readdy, fnpsr, Cool Ruler, and THE GODFATHER you brave souls have restored my faith in Antigua & Barbuda, "Gird your loins and join the battle 'Gainst FEAR, hate and poverty" :lol:
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@Vere III.. again

#51 Concerned » 2012-07-02 23:34

I think it may be a wise choice for you to stop all of this. Maybe you should give your law practice another try instead of seeking to destroy what great people have worked so hard to put together. If you persist, then we may have to inquire about some psychological help for you, son. Try not to let your emotions get the better of you because your actions will continue to allow us to denote you as a LOSER.
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VCB III GONE MAD NOW

#50 ALP to the Bone » 2012-07-02 23:20

It seems to me that Vere Bird III is trying to mash up the same party his Grandfather founded.

The chairman of the UPP is trying to tax Vere Bird III, the people of Antigua & Barbuda, and his family owned radio station out of business but Vere Bird III wants to talk about the chairman of the ALP instead.

The chairman of the UPP spent over 7 million dollars on a concert and up to now nobody knows how the money was spent but Vere Bird III only wants to talk about the chairman of the ALP instead.

The chairman of the UPP is about to gerrymander the constituencies in their favour but Vere Bird III wants to talk about the chairman of the ALP instead.

Vere Bird III cannot be a labour party historian. If he studied the history of the ALP he will shut up because his father emba**ed the ALP and the father of the Nation in inquiries already!!! And it was his father who was chairman of the ALP when we lost the elections in 2004!!! Now he is cursing the chairman of 2009. Did he curse the 2004 chairman as well???
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@Gaston Browne

#49 Jumbee Picknee » 2012-07-02 23:02

When all is said and done, after all of this 'shadow boxing' with the Americans Lester B and Vere Bird III, and since no one in our Nation will do any time in prison regarding the Power Plant issue, and because the tax payers will be left with the bill, while liaz/lawyers walk away with thousands of $$$$$$, PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR OWN BACK YARD i.e POINT/VILLA, curtail the gangs, brothels and other negativity in the community, so those of us who still see gold in Point/Villa, can feel comfortable and confident about investing there...Another Vere here, the power in truth is NOT only in a bird's nest perched on an unreachable cliff.
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@Godfather

#48 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 22:58

You need to go dig up Papa Bird and have him answer to his crimes against humanity. Last time I checked he was in his bunker at Tomlinsons waiting for extradition to the the Geneva Courts of Human Right.
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@Concerned

#47 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 22:52

Is That Mr. or Mrs. Concerned? You brave soul!! Antiguans and Barbudans are the losers for coming up with garbage like Baldwin Spencer (sharpen cutlass back and belly and chop them up) as their leader and then for actually considering a wreck of a mental state like Gaston Browne for leader. The people get the leaders that they deserve and these two men are truly fine specimens of the definition of losers.
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WHO IS THE REAL DICTATOR?

#46 THE GODFATHER » 2012-07-02 22:47

How gullible are we? Mao died on September 09, 1976, 17 years late Antigua and Barbuda - China forged a diplomatic relationship in existence now for 29 years. Today many countries are reaping the harvest of Mao's vision.

On the issue of dictatorship, I cannot recall MP Gaston Browne sending arms to South Africa, in support of a dictatorial regime, to slaughter and halt the liberation struggle of Africans! So who is the real dictator?
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@ Cool Ruler

#45 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 22:44

Have my own copy thank you, any other reading suggestion??? I dont usuallly take advise from men and woman that are too afraid and have to hide behind names like Cool Ruler, but lets hear your suggestion anyway.
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@ Lester B

#44 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 22:41

Shut the h*e*l*l up? Going to the polls with an illegal photo list not knowing who was on the list has done more damage to the credibilty of Gaston Browne as a leader and in full control of his sanity than any post I have made on caribarena. Basically, we need a new Chairman.
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This One Goes Out To The Brave Men & Women of Antigua & Barbuda

#43 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 22:33

Am I suppose to be listening to the advise of spineless men and women who are to afraid to use their real names in what is suppose to be a free country?? No wonder Baldwin have this country so screwed up cause people who hide behind fictitious names have failed to speak out against garbage like Baldwin Spencer and Gaston Browne. Oh am sorry that wasn't "proper" was it?
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@Vere3

#42 Concerned » 2012-07-02 22:09

Vere III if you continue like this, you will forever be a LOSER. Papa must be turning in his grave :sad:
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@ Vere3

#41 Lester B » 2012-07-02 21:49

Please Vere3 try and control yourself! This kind of outburst hurts the Party more than it helps!
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@Godfather

#40 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 21:49

I haven't even begun the lynching on this piece of trash. In the coming weeks you will see whats in store.
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@FNPSR

#39 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 21:46

CORRECTION: Gaston Browne is actually more like Hixxer, Mao Zedong and Stalin.
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REMAIN STRONG

#38 THE GODFATHER » 2012-07-02 20:35

The endless political attack against MP Gaston Browne is basically to undermine him politically.

Why was there no concern when MP Molwyn Joseph and Robin Yearwood planned to oust Opposition Leader Lester Bird, MP Gaston Browne exposed their coup d'etat? Where were the so called sacred voices then?

It is obvious that ALP party rules applies only to MP Gaston Browne,since no other MP nor agitator are ever vilified and lynched by the electronic media in the same manner.

If rules do exist, it should be for everyone, otherwise justice will always be foul! MP Gaston Browne, remain strong, dont let ** snarls deter you, continue your motion!
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Generators nah wuk but ppl till cyarn nyam!

#37 OverseasPOINT-MAN » 2012-07-02 20:29

Acting outside of the constitution!?? Oh please! This "senior member" sounds like a real SPOILSPORT here. Upset because Gaston took the initiative to write the PM and his request is actually being considered? It sure seems so! Sorry but.. it is time for Mr.Lester Bird and his other ANCIENT candidates to take a back seat and give way to the fresh, and competent individuals in the ALP. Mr. Bird, please stop slowing down the progress of the ALP to match your present "speed". I have a lot of respect for all you have done BUT we need to see a change in leadership (and I don't mean changing OLD & Immobile for OLD & incompetent :-* ). HEY! at least Gaston Browne now knows how to go about things civilly unlike the boy for Bird Jr. who seems to be trying his best to make his debut. That's not the way to go about it, son. It's evident what you, Molwyn and others are up to. Country first and foremost.Rememb er that.
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#36 Cool Ruler » 2012-07-02 20:11

You forget to add the name of your VC Bird to the list, if you need a reminder go read Keithlyn Smith book "to shoot hard labour" you could learn something about your granfather if you need to know.
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re vere bird III

#35 fnpsr » 2012-07-02 19:35

Vere, I will respect your call for a new chairman of the ALP and I will even accept your comparison of GB to the PM, but I cannot accept the comparison of GB to Idi Admin and Adolf Hitler. This is beyond the pale and has no place in the debate. We should be able to have a debate without resorting to such uncalled for inferences.

Let's fix the little things with RWE before we attempt to fix the be things.
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We Need A New Chairman

#34 Vere C. Bird III » 2012-07-02 18:24

It's hard for anyone to make Gaston Browne look like a fool, just look, listen and judge him on his performance as ALP Chairman during the 2009 general election and you will see a man reaching for power without the capability or natural desire to do good with the power. Sort of like Baldwin Spencer prior to 2004, Idi Amin of Uganda and Adolf Hixxer of the Third Reich. ALL FOUR ARE BAD FOR BUSINESS.
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Gaston 2

#33 Mavis » 2012-07-02 16:19

Secondly, Gaston was influenced negatively because a certain private interest are involved in the information peddling with regards to WPP. It happens however that the information that they were peddling were true and accurate and he should hace been able to discern that. It matters not the source of the information so long as it can be discerned that the information is accurate. Gaston you are politician and you need to decipher information and make decisions quickly and you failed in this case.You trusted the PM in a meeting on Thursday and by Thurday night he was spinning against you. goodluck with your private investigation.
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#32 Readdy » 2012-07-02 16:18

Who the hell Gaston think he is. Telling bloggers not to respond to him. So he gets last word. Bloggers you have let me down. You allow Gaston to disrespect you in his comments. None of you did not challenge him. He has time to comment but he could respond to the Prime Minister statements about him. Gaston I see you now have time for foolishness.
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Gaston

#31 Mavis » 2012-07-02 16:17

I think Gaston should have been more forceful with regards to the WPP matter. He has made some serious errors of judgement by reluing on close friends in APUA to give him feed back with regards to whether the engines are old or new. He is basing his decision on the opinion of others in a case where the facts and the properties carry more weight than opinion of APUA engineers with regards to WPP. No engineer at APUA can state definitely that those engines are new as they were only brought into the loop at the end as a cover. The standard procedure that is normally used when new engines are procured were not followed.
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#30 ANTIGUAN WOMAN » 2012-07-02 16:09

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE WPP?? WE,RE STILL HAVING POWER CUTS,AND MY BILLS ARE GETTING HIGHER,I HOPE THE PM WILL USE THE SAME VIGOUR AND HOSTILITY HE HAD IN HIS SPEECH ,TO EXPLAIN TO THE PUBLIC WHY MY BILLS ARE NOT BEEN REDUCED AS PROMISED,I AM NOT AWARE THAT OIL PRICES MOVED HIGHER IN THE LAST MONTH OR SO,A BIL L OF $749, FUEL VARIATION IS 500+NEW OR OLD,THEY ARE OF NO BENEFITS TO US,AND THE GOVT IS MAKING A KILLING FROM THE FVC,A LIE IS A LIE ANYWAY YOU PUT IT,THE GOVT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS,ITS RIDICULOUS.
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Jackie Spence

#29 tenman » 2012-07-02 15:30

Jackie Spence, Caribarena already had a poll on this issue. The results can be found at http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/component/smartpolls/viewpoll/2-who-is-most-likely-to-succeed-as-head-of-the-alp.html?Itemid=1578 with Gaston getting the majority of votes. There is an option under the poll section for you to create your own poll

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Constitution

#28 Lester B » 2012-07-02 15:11

Before you guys at Carib Arena ran with this story why didn't you ask those "Senior" guys to show you where in the Party's constitution it says the Chairman acted illegally? They should be in possession of a constitution and you should have made them quote from it rather than just running with this story!

Another question Carib Arena, how come you never write an article about Robin or Maulwyn quoting "Senior party members"? If they too scared to speak against Gaston in public, then they should not be able to have a mouthpiece like you to hide behind - while they attack Gaston publicly! As a matter of fact how come Carib Arena has never interviewed any of the concerned persons?

It seems quite pellucid to me that something is amiss here!
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@lester..disapp ointed

#27 Aaron » 2012-07-02 15:07

I am soo disappointed in with your response.....It doesn't display any leadership qualities at all. Instead of trying to unite the party you are going to take a side and join Gaston in attacking other members of the party.... As far as i am concern you and Gaston are not in anyway better than molwyn or robin and the only reason you are on gaston's side is because you know gaston will pepper you if you ever slip. Actually he started already but you have no other choice but to suck up to gaston. I am very very very very disappointed with your comment. Soo dam bias
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@ Lester

#26 Jackie Spence » 2012-07-02 14:27

I hear you want to put back in the Vote of No Confidence...we all know you just bluffing! You too fraid IHI! You caused the ALP to lose in 2004 and 2009...we can't take another chance with you next time! I want Carib Arena to start a poll asking all those who think you should or should not lead the ALP to vote on line! This simple vote will give us a guide as to how you are doing!
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Civility!

#25 The Saint » 2012-07-02 14:23

PLEASE LET'S NOT LOSE OUR FOCUS! MANY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PLAYED A ROLE IN GETTING THE PRIME MINISTER TO CONSIDER AN INVESTIGATION! SO WHAT'S ALL OF THIS QUARRELLING ABOUT? LET US LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DAY ACCOUNT FOR THE MONEY SPENT! EVERYTHING ELSE IS SECONDARY AND ONLY SMACKS OF ULTERIOR MOTIVES! WE CAN'T TAKE ANOTHER EMBAR**MENT LIKE THE FAILED "VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE"! MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS US ALL!
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@ DadliMan

#24 Caribbean Woman » 2012-07-02 14:02

To quote you in your earlier post: All of this nonsense of whether the engines are old or new is simply that - nonsense. Everyone has been asking for an independent investigation or a public inquiry. In either case, the details will come out in the wash.

Therefore by your very own words, you should be very happy with the fact that Gaston has made Dr Dr Baldwin "step out of his crease"! So why not applaud this fact and push for the best we can get from this independent investigation! Does it matter that it was through a meeting by Gaston?

Come on! I can understand Lester not wanting to give too much praise to any of the guys, because he wants to stay there forever, but like me you should be interested in getting the Investigation properly set up and operating!

Read more: http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/politics/100961-gaston-browne-acting-outside-of-alp-constitution.html#ixzz1zUMcjWIC
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#23 DadliMan » 2012-07-02 12:28

The PM, with his comments on the meeting with Gaston, made Gaston look like a fool. I am sure Gaston had no intention of making his statements to the PM public - even though he has made similar statements on Observer.

In a real organisation, all communication on behalf of the organisation would have come from the Secretary. Unfortunately, neither of the two major political parties operate in such a manner.

My take on Gaston's request is that he realises that he is on the opposite side of the issue from most of us in A&B. In trying to save face, he is now going to "spearhead" this push for an independent investigation. All of this nonsense of whether the engines are old or new is simply that - nonsense. Everyone has been asking for an independent investigation or a public inquiry. In either case, the details will come out in the wash. In my estimation, Gaston has been weighed in the balance and found wanting.
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#22 Gaston Browne » 2012-07-02 12:05

Tenman, some one just brought your post and that of Dig it to my attention. Whenever, I get the chance to go on caribarena, I invariably look forward to your very insightful posts. I accept your advice however, I don't want you to think that I am whining over the attacks. I see them as expressions of peoples ideas and feelings which are fluid, and the criticisms I accept represent good training and will help to keep me in line. I hold no malice or hate against any of my detractors. Perhaps I should have done this sooner, but I just wish to ask for us to focus exclusive on the agenda to get an independent investigation or preferably a commission of inquiry into the WPP saga. I would like to call upon all those who have been responding to the negative posts against me not to respond. By the way, I have never used my humble upbringing as a political tool. I am interested in the truth about the WPP and that is why I have called for an Ind. investigation. Let us focus on bringing our institution together to take over the machinery of governance so that we could reverse the economic misfortunes and empower all Antiguans & B'dans.
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@ Fellow Bloggers

#21 Anu » 2012-07-02 11:56

I have read the above article and have been following the commentary in our chat room and i am of the opinion that some of the bloggers do not understand the fundamentals of a political party. The party is govern by a constitution. No member is above the constitution, not even the leader. It should be also noted that the executive is made up of political party members and citizens, who all have an input in the way the party go forward with its strategies. It is rather unfortunate for bloggers to be casting blame on individual members in the party, when the article did'nt singled out any individual. There is a saying that goes: "ITS NOT WHAT YOU DO BUT HOW YOU DO IT." Although i'm in support of Mr Browne's effort in getting the PM to make a response to the WPP issue, if he did'nt consult with the executive, that would have been an error on his part. It was Mr Browne who talked about the ALP should take the challenge to the UPP as one body and not partisanship. Mr Browne's action (if the article is factual) would have been in breach of the same wishes he would've requested from his colleagues. However all is not lost. I am sure the executive will resolve that issue.
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Goree Island or The Rubicon River - How Do You Read History! PT2

#20 John French II » 2012-07-02 11:39

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock.
"Crossing the Rubicon" means to pass a point of no return, and refers to Julius Caesar's army's crossing of the river in 49 BC, which was considered an act of insurrection. Because the course of the river has changed much since then, it is impossible to confirm exactly where the Rubicon flowed when Caesar and his legions crossed it.
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'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness; That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it and to institute a new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.'

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Condemn me. It does not matter. History will absolve me.
Only the Dead Know The End Of War!
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#19 Fred » 2012-07-02 11:23

Who is dividing the party here, Isn't it the senior member who took the story to the press ? I heard Gaston on Insight about three weeks ago promising to write to the Prime Minister to request an investigation into WPP in the presence of his leader. he also read the letter to the PM on Insight and none of these issues were raised on air or at the Executive. How come all of a sudden these senior members have a problem with the letter ? The letter requesting an Independent Investigation reinforces the call by many, including Caribarena for one. Whereas the power for a Commission of Inquiry rest with the GG, the PM has the power to call an Investigation and Gaston's letter will expose the PM if he refuses to call an Independent Investigation. We should be fighting the Pm and UPP not Gaston.
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Goree Island or The Rubicon River - How Do You Read History!

#18 John French II » 2012-07-02 11:18

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock.
The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and its Door of No Return is a museum and memorial to the Atlantic slave trade on tiny Goree Island, 3 km off the coast of the city of Dakar, Senegal. Its museum, opened in 1962 and curated until his death in 2009 by Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye, is said to memorialise the final exit point of the slaves from Africa. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#17 Fred » 2012-07-02 11:17

Someone said to Gaston this morning that it is a reasonable assumption that Molwyn is the senior member of the ALP who took this matter to the press. We know that it is not the leader and Robin never addressed this issue. I am told that Molwyn raised this issue at Executive last week Friday. Now Gaston dismissed the comments as foolish attacks instead of engaging Molwyn and yet there are people blaming Gaston. Molwyn is the one who should be chided for taking this issue to the public. You guys are so unfair to Gaston. Anyway, he is a strong guy and I know he will end up just fine.
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@ Taxed Out

#16 Moby Dick » 2012-07-02 10:06

Nothing wrong with chiding Gaston brown, but what about the other "Senior" members of the ALP? Is Maulwyn and Robin without blame?
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Something not right

#15 AntiguanYouthMan » 2012-07-02 09:35

I jut would like to say; with Gaston Browne and the Chinese Power Plant, something seems to be wrong...Gaston isn't serious pursuing this like he does with other issues. Hon. Browne, I for one has a real problem with this power plant. Just wish Browne was as poor as me and understand why we cry about electricity bills that's higher than two weeks wages(we pay your bills) and this age when Solar, wind turbine and magnetic energy technology is well established. But the UPP, Gaston and Tanny has reasons not to see what we see.
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Dig It - well said

#14 tenman » 2012-07-02 08:46

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Its strategy first, then tactics
Dig It, your post expresses sentiments which have been on my mind for at least two days. Browne needs to show (live) his position. He needs to take the attacks and then calculatedly respond, keeping the big picture (strategy) in mind. Yes folks are out to get the chairman, but he needs to remember sometimes you need to strategically lose a battle in order to win the war. He must find a way as you said to surround himself with persons with wisdom. Hopefully, going forward, the chairman will remember and practice game theory from his MBA studies

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@ Carib Arena

#13 Shakespeare » 2012-07-02 08:25

Dear Carib Arena,

I want to publicly thank you guys for sticking with the WPP issue for so long! It due to no small part by you that this investigation may yet be realized!

The question I have however, is: "WOULD CARIB ARENA SUPPORT A FULLY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC INVESTIGATION INTO THE WPP ISSUE AS REQUESTED BY HON GASTON BROWN - IF CALLED BY THE HON BALDWIN SPENCER?"
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@ Lester B

#12 Dr. Dr. » 2012-07-02 08:19

Yes this is Madness! But is time you (Lester Bird?) came out and publicly chided your Senior fellows for their "public" behaviour!
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@ Jumbee Picknee

#11 African Queen » 2012-07-02 08:07

Very well said! Except I would add that not just "underprivilege d children" could learn from him...many other business persons and "over-privilege d" persons could learn a thing or two!
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@ Madness

#10 Lester B » 2012-07-02 07:41

Even if I believe the engines are old, I disagree with Maulwyn and Robin not coming out in support of the independent investigation!

These guys need to put the interests of the people before they put their own first!

Once again they have fired the first volley against the Chairman and Deputy Leader in response to his attempt at getting the PM Spencer to call an independent investigation! How Sad!!!
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@ Madness

#9 Dr. Dr. » 2012-07-02 07:36

So let me understand this...the Govenor General refuses a Commission of Inquiry...yet everyone (including Carib Arena and Observer) wants the WPP investigated... Gaston Brown meets with the PM and gets him to agree to discuss with his Cabinet the likelihood of an independent investigation ...then "Senior" (Geriatric?) Members of the ALP are crying foul?

Lester Bird I think you need to give all a them an aspirin! It is clear that these "Senior" members are not really interested in having any kind of investigation!

The question is why? 1) Could it be that the money paid to "them" to agitate will stop if the investigation goes forward? 2) Could it be that they are jealous of Brown?

I wonder if they realize how stupid these "Senior" members are looking in the eyes of the public? They need to be relabelled as "not so smart Senior" members!
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#8 Labourrite » 2012-07-02 07:28

I was at Executive when Molwyn showed up with alot of documents and made the same arguments at the Executive. Why is Molwyn taking the party's business to media ? Isn't this against the party's constitution ? Molwyn is trying desperately to destroy Gaston and many of you have failed to see this.
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@ Lester Bird

#7 Slapping Hand » 2012-07-02 07:25

You're the Leader of the Party (or so you claim) where are you in all of this? Did you ever want an investigation or didn't you?

Then again you're more interested in keeping your "senior" guys fighting than striving to keep the Party together! Instead you telling everyone that if you leave the Party "mash-up"! Therefore you seem to want to keep them snapping at each other publicly to support your point.

In actual fact you're allowing the Party to self destruct with you as Leader! It is time for you to leave - so the Leadership can be resolved and the Party can move on! You're not capable of keeping your "senior colleagues" in line!
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#6 Bishop Receipt » 2012-07-02 07:18

Do you realize how foolish this all appears? You "senior" guys are all about self! As was said before you're more interested in bringing Brown down than having the WPP investigated!

I could be wrong, but Maulwyn and Robin need to state their position whether or not they're supporting an Independent Investigation into the WPP!

This is all so sad! In the mean time Lester is waiting to see how the games changes so he can side where it benefits him!
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Crying Wolf...be careful!

#5 Dig It » 2012-07-02 07:04

No one said you can't "watch ya back" but the continuous "speculation" that folks are "out to get you" or you are "targeted" for your "humble beginnings" may well be a state of "paranoia." It could be a very "deteriating" state, if left "untreated" for a long time! Sometimes, everyone, including, politicians, need to have someone around them that is willing to keep them "in-line," or even go as far to tell them that they are not an "island." As I am always told, growing up, don't "cry wolf" unless you are in "real danger!" If you do, and, make it "habitual," you not only lose "credibility" but NO WILL LISTEN TO YOU!
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#4 Planass » 2012-07-02 06:08

There goes molwyn again trying to undermine
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RE: Gaston Browne Acting Outside of ALP Constitution

#3 Common sense » 2012-07-02 06:06

Gaston! Gaston stop you're foolishness. Your actions are that of a a child. It's ok when you speak publicly but you insult your party members when they speak. It appears that you are the one with the "foolishness. It appears as if you have an agenda. If you 're not happy with the some of the members of the ALP leave the party. Is your agenda to divide the ALP so that the UPP is garanteed a win in the next election? The ALP has lost many votes because of you. Please put country before yourself. Go back to handling the business of your supmarket / large shop.
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...power struggle...

#2 Jumbee Picknee » 2012-07-02 06:01

Gaston's rise to prominence both in the ALP and the Nation still have a lot of people asking, "how did he do that, how did he get there, to the top that is, so fast?" There are several reasons, he's tenacious, ambitious, courageous and voracious. Been from the financial sector, he knows how to take calculated risks. He grew up in a tough community where little is expected of you but this gave him the strength to overcome many adversity's. He learnt the rules of the aristocratic game, politricks, are beating them, the aristocrats at there own game and they don't like it, therefore, he must be curtailed. Gaston, I may not like all of your moves, but you're one hell of a politician, entrepreneur, that many underpreveledge children can learn a thing or two from.
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Browne acting outside ALP Consttution...

#1 Taxed Out » 2012-07-02 04:17

The problem is the Leader of the ALP having everyone do as the please... ALP Is clearly not together...as I understand it the Leader when penning letters of such importance goes to the the executive to approve that the letter should be written and to approv the content of the letter... Why should it beamy different for the Cahirman? The truth is that Gaston is playing a political strategy to silence and bury an issue that I believe he thinks other members of his party are promoting. He honestly believes that it is the sole issue that distinguishes himself from Molwyn Joseph as the next leader of the ALP...so at the sacrifice of the truth I think he is willing to jeopardise the future of Antiguans and Barbudans for his own x gain. Gaston shaped sit back recalculate, humble himself and seek to show qualities of a leader who can heal ..not a leader who will destroy, not listen and only look for himself! Lester Bird on the other hand better take charge of his boys!
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