WATCH: “You Are Hurting Us” Hurst and Nikki Clash on Live TV
The confrontation between Niki Phoenix and Lionel Hurst during the weekly Cabinet press conference is not a new occurrence, but on Thursday, tensions escalated more than usual.
In an outburst, Hurst told Niki that her actions were harming both the government and the country.
Here’s what transpired:

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Comments (9)
Oh Niki March 22, 2025, 4:40 PM
Faithful National #,1 March 21, 2025, 11:27 AM
In response to your asinine question, the answer is simple and direct. In local parlance, “Carse ah yah me barn.” That ugly witch needs to realize that our current leader is Gaston Browne, not Lester Bird. The latter, according to rumor, would have quenched your thirst a long time ago. If a man she a look, or money or fame/notoriety, this (Antigua) is the wrong harbour! Go peddle your stinking wares elsewhere!
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Unruly One March 21, 2025, 8:22 AM
Stone March 21, 2025, 1:32 AM
9x19Rugrat March 20, 2025, 11:32 PM
Anonymous March 20, 2025, 10:55 PM
Juju Bee March 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
Which one? March 20, 2025, 8:25 PM
Faithful National #1 March 20, 2025, 7:29 PM