Lone Wolf Picket Governor General House

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Wednesday, 18 July 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St. John's - The Lone Wolf protesters have struck again, this time outside Government House in St. John’s, demanding answers to the controversial Wadadli Power Plant engines that have attracted media attention for several months.

The lone wolf group questioned the Governor General’s refusal to authorize a commission of inquiry into the questionable engines. Opposition leader Lester Bird previously tabled this request, but the GG denied it.

Tuesday’s picket did not go without its share of controversy however, as three separate groups of lawmen tried fruitlessly to remove the demonstrators from the northern gates of the governor’s house.

One group – those providing security for the premises armed themselves some 20 minutes after the demonstration began.

The picket started around 9:30am and lasted through to around 11:00am.

Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Tack who arrived during the midst of the picket did not address the gathering.

After picketing at the property’s entrance, the group marched around its circumference at least twice to further make their presence known.

According to Vere Bird III, spokesperson for the lone wolf group, the protestors have recognized its considerable impact over the past months in afflicting politicians in manners that would undoubtedly get results for the people of Antigua & Barbuda. The lone wolf group have therefore taken the decision to formally register themselves as a friendly society.

“We have grown leaps and bounds since we have started. We will keep it going until we get our answers. We have decided to register it as a friendly society a pressure group that goes after both government and opposition when things are not going as they should,” Bird said.

The registration documents are already before the Registrar and the certificate of registration is expected later this week.

Regarding Tuesday’s picket activity, Vere Bird III said he believes the group had considerable time, and has pledged “not to back off.”

“This is just the middle. We have not made it to the final stage. We are going to make history,” he said.

Further, Bird expressed some concern about the fact that week after week law officers continue to make demands of the group under aspects of the law that do not apply.

“I cannot believe that law officers still talking about 100 feet. They do not know the law. Every week they have been telling us the same thing even though we had actually brought the legislation for them. Its not only criminals - but law officials too don't know the law. This has been around for 39 years,” he said.

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