Editorial Staff
13/12/24 05:19

Editorial Staff
13/12/24 05:19

Cabinet Says Unprecedented Disrespect Shown to Speaker During Budget Debate

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SO WHAT HAPPENED?

Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted due to the delayed arrival of opposition members and a contentious debate over adjournment protocols.

The Minister of Public Utilities, Melford Nicholas, concluded his presentation before lunch.

When Parliament reconvened, only one opposition MP was present, prompting the Prime Minister to suggest wrapping up the budget debate based on prior comments from the Leader of the Opposition.

As the Prime Minister moved to conclude the debate, opposition members began arriving, leading to confusion.

The Prime Minister offered the chance for debate to some government MPs, but they did not respond.

Eventually, the Leader of the Opposition, Jamale Pringle, arrived and raised a Point of Order about unspoken government members concerning the budget.

This caused a major uproar, forcing the debate to be wrapped up prematurely

4 Comments

  1. Joycelyn Henry-Hampson

    To me, the only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance; so how will we solve today’s problems with the mentality that created them?

    Reply
  2. crap

    I can’t seem to see why they can’t work together as on when it comes to people of Antigua and Barbuda. It’s always some arguments or no communication between the members of parliament!

    Reply
  3. Pan Africanist

    The disrespect is when the Ministers of Government refuses to explain to the population about how they will spend the people’s money. Over a billion dollars and no explanation on what they plan to do with it? Shame shame shame

    Reply
  4. Joke town Antigua.

    Who cares, this country is a joke on all levels.

    Reply

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