Opposition leader responds to PM’s accusations regarding Alfa Nero investigation

Published April 12, 2025, 6:42 AM

Pringle Accuses Browne Administration of “Bullying and Retaliation” Against Critics — Jamale Pringle responds to charges leveled by the Prime Minister on “Alfa Nero Files” (file photo)

Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has voiced a response to some of the charges laid on his political party by the Prime Minister regarding the Alfa Nero saga. Pringle was reacting to the ‘Alfa Nero Files’, a program hosted on state media to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the government’s transaction of the Alfa Nero superyacht.

During the program, the Prime Minister accused opposition members of assisting foreign stakeholders in undermining and defaming him, to the detriment of the entire state.

In response to this on Observer A.M, Pringle says, “The idea of the Prime Minister putting it out there that the Opposition is colluding with foreign entities to smear the name of Antigua and Barbuda, is nothing but dishonesty and deflection.”

The Political Leader of the UPP goes on to say that he doesn’t understand how the PM continues to blame the Opposition for speaking with the Alfa Nero investigators, while ignoring the investigators own statement that they also spoke with the PM’s cabinet members.

Pringle states that if the opposition members speaking to the investigators is tantamount to treason, then the same charge should be extended to members of the PM’s team.

The Alfa Nero saga continues, as the government of Antigua and Barbuda makes every effort to show transparency regarding their dealings with the vessel. The Prime Minister maintains that he has no regrets about the transaction, citing a necessity to avoid potential disaster, and a legal right that was carefully and thoroughly justified. It remains to be seen what – if any – political and socio-economic backlash awaits as the situation develops.

This story was first published by Antigua News on April 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM (Antigua time, UTC−4): antigua.news/2025/04/12/opposition-leader-responds-to-pms-accusations-regarding-alfa-nero-investigation. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (9)

Faithful national #1 April 12, 2025, 8:15 AM

How childish a response from a Leader of an opposition party. You guys are laughable. I know that you and your mindless henchmen are anxiously looking forward to the day when Antigua receives “political and socio-economic backlash” from international rogue governments led by convicted felons and racist bullies. Traitors, like murderers, deserve the death penalty.
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- God’s Word or nothing. April 12, 2025, 10:14 AM
  
  This is your mistake Faithful National: you believe that moral high ground is determined by backing from the United States, instead of God most High. The sanctions imposed by The U.S created the situation in which the government found it necessary to sell the Alfa Nero. If it was sold to avoid it sinking, and to alleviate the financial strain of its upkeep, fine. The government of A&B had no right to benefit from the sale of the vessel. If it was sold, the money should have paid off the financial upkeep costs, and the REST, given to the owner. You don’t command respect simply because you are in charge; you get support by ruling in justice and righteousness, per the throne of God. Politics is not involved whatsoever.
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- Unruly One April 12, 2025, 12:00 PM
  
  Another day in poor career of a failed politician.
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Anonymous National April 12, 2025, 9:43 AM

Gb this is on your watch, we need transparency and accountability on this. You cannot blame or attempt to blame anyone else for your wrong doing the way this was handled. Shame shame on you!
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Antigua Surf April 12, 2025, 10:08 AM

When the truth gets uncomfortable, deflection becomes the weapon of choice. Pringle is right to call out the dishonesty, If talking to investigators is treason, then the entire Cabinet needs to be under scrutiny not just the Opposition. This isn’t about patriotism it’s about transparency. The PM should answer questions, not cast blame.
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Rhea April 12, 2025, 10:14 AM

The PM had to act on Alfa Nero. The Opposition keeps rehashing the past while the country moves forward, they must choose: are they working for Antigua and Barbuda or working to embarrass it? You can’t cry deflection when you’re the one helping foreign powers dig into your own government’s dealings. That’s not oversight that’s sabotage.
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- Bianca blaize April 12, 2025, 10:19 AM
  
  I always maintain that we could have handled that matter better. There was no need to hold on to this people’s boat. I know there were concerns of health Harvard and environmental issues but it didn’t happen. And the people said they would pay the debts accumulated by the boat. You see the government really had no choice. They still have a choice
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Devorn Carter April 12, 2025, 10:16 AM

The Alfa Nero situation has turned into a political blame game, but the public deserves more facts and fewer theatrics. Both the government and the opposition need to remember that transparency works both ways. Finger-pointing solves nothing. Instead of arguing about who spoke to whom, maybe it’s time both sides release what was actually said to the investigators.
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Juju Bee April 13, 2025, 2:44 PM

Pringle you know all you fueling the accusations so just hush
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