WATCH: Gov’t of Antigua and Barbuda strongly condemns UPP beach actions
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has made a strong condemnation of the beach access actions taken by the Opposition UPP over the Whit Monday Holiday. Director General of Communication Maurice Merchant relayed the government’s perspective during Thursday’s weekly Post-Cabinet Press Briefing.
He said the Cabinet has dismissed these actions as a “deliberate act of deception” – a mere attempt at finding a “new issue following their unsuccessful efforts to gain public support through the dissemination of false and defamatory claims” regarding the Alfa Nero.
According to Merchant, the Opposition action included “acts of trespassing, property damage, and intimidation of workers.”
Mr. Merchant also stated that at least one major investor is preparing to file legal action against individuals that he observed on camera breaking the law on his property.
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Comments (7)
Informed citizen June 13, 2025, 11:03 AM
Beverly June 13, 2025, 11:26 AM
Teacher for Life June 13, 2025, 11:20 AM
Apex Jones June 13, 2025, 11:21 AM
Amethisyah June 14, 2025, 4:55 PM
Antiguans must be prepared to stand up and fight for your rights, which include all our beaches.
Biasness is a sin June 13, 2025, 3:03 PM
AAB June 13, 2025, 7:51 PM
THIS ACCESS Placed in OUR LAWS by “The Father Of The Nation” — PAPA BIRD is What The UPP HAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL OF US — Even THOSE Who REFUSE To See THE TRUTH Staring Them In THEIR FACES ….. Sad Sad Sad 😢 😢😢😢