Editorial Staff
05/11/24 14:27

Editorial Staff
05/11/24 14:27

STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE PASSING OF HON. ASOT MICHAEL

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It is with deep shock and sadness that I learned earlier today of the untimely passing of Asot Michael, member of Parliament for St Peter.

The death of Asot Michael is a profound loss to his family, friends, and constituents. On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I extend my sincere condolences to his son, Nigel; his sisters, Marie-Therese and Soriah; his extended family; and the many friends who are grieving his loss.

Asot Michael began his service to our nation after returning from studying abroad nearly three decades ago.

He served under the Honourable Lester Bird as Chief of Staff, later becoming Minister of Public Works.  He was elected to Parliament in 2004 on the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) ticket.

During the ABLP’s ten years in Opposition in Parliament, he worked diligently with me and others to return the ABLP to government in 2014.

After our victory in the 2014 general elections, I appointed him as a Minister in our administration.

Although our relationship became strained for a period and his formal association with the party ended, he maintained his interest in the political life of the country, contesting the 2023 general elections as an independent candidate and was re-elected as the Independent Member of Parliament for St. Peter.

Earlier this year, we reconnected, and I welcomed him as a friend and colleague.

We shared several occasions together in recent months, including the opening of the new Barbuda Airport. His most recent visit to my office was just last week, where we discussed a number of issues with a shared commitment to the betterment of our nation.

Despite our differences, I regarded him as a brother. Therefore, I am especially saddened and disturbed by the tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. I pledge that our government will provide all necessary resources to the Royal Police Force to ensure a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice.

May his soul rest in peace.

Honourable Gaston Browne, M.P.

Prime Minister

6 Comments

  1. Girly

    Oh this is so sweet and I’m happy to know that Gaston Brown feels so about his brother asot… May soul rest in peace

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  2. Joan chariet

    and totally I think all together they should look into the security guard now check him out it’s impossible to have a security guard and people passing through and through freely something is not right I think all together they should look into it

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  3. Berns

    And I’m thinking that do the maid usually go to work so late? since they call at 8:30 something don’t add up they have to go to work earlier than that and why did they call so late unless they were going to work for it 8:30 as soon as they see that they should call so I’m thinking unless the workers are going to work late but if they have to take work early why would they late?

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    • Berns...

      And I’m thinking that do the maid usually go to work so late? since they call at 8:30 something don’t add up they have to go to work earlier than that and why did they call so late unless they were going to work for it 8:30 as soon as they see that they should call so I’m thinking unless the workers are going to work late but if they have to take work early why would they late?

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  4. Beby st Louis

    HEY SO FINALLY THEY GET TO KILL THIS MAN THEY’VE BEEN TRYING FOR SO LONG BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY AND KNOWING HE’S A GOOD MAN AND A BETTER MAN TRUST ME ANTIGUA NEEDED A MAN LIKE HIM BUT WHY NOW NO HE WOULD HAVE WON THAT ELECTION 0

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  5. Po

    I am not putting nothing Past Labor Party.They pretending they Love ASOT. Remember they say as long they are the leader of ABLP ASOT could never Run on their Ticked.They are making way for Turner to Run on ABLP ticked so ASOT must get out of the May.Gaston must stop crying crocodile 😢 Tears.ASOT Play Nuff and getting too close to the Camp so they get Rid of Him

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