Opposition delegation has meeting Attorney General about gun crimes
Leader of the Opposition, MP Jamale Pringle, has confirmed that the United Progressive Party (UPP) has engaged the government in discussions over the growing number of gun-related crimes in Antigua and Barbuda.
Pringle wrote to Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin requesting a meeting that included the Acting Commissioner of Police, the Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and a UPP delegation.
The session, which took place yesterday, focused on both the government’s strategies to curb violent crime and the opposition’s own recommendations.
“We had a cordial discussion,” Pringle said, noting that the talks centered around both the challenges facing law enforcement and potential solutions. “We asked questions that we believe are pertinent to the safety of the country and its people. We believe as a political organization, it is important for us to not only criticize but also offer recommendations.”
Pringle emphasized that crime is a national issue that transcends politics. “Politics aside, crime affects the entire nation, and the UPP, just like the ABLP, is very concerned,” he stated.
According to Pringle, the Attorney General outlined several government initiatives currently underway to address the spike in gun violence.
The Opposition leader described the meeting as “productive” and confirmed that both sides agreed to continue the dialogue.
The UPP delegation included former Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, who now serves as a political advisor, and attorney Chaku Symister.
Pringle underscored that his party stands ready to play its part in helping to combat crime and restore public confidence in security.
Pringle spoke to George Whener following the meeting.
Just watch and mark their faces really well, talking about their interest in crime solving in my beloved country! What a joke!
AG, ah come dem come fu see wha’ arwe hab or no hab. Me hope you no mek yu “sweet mouth” reveal too much! All this criminality would stop overnight if that ugly pack would do us all a favour and go take up residence in Siberia!!!
Prayers alone that can stop the rise of crime with guns,the government can’t do anything sorry to say because even the crooked police helping them
The only way crime could stop is if the government pay their citizens every month like the french countries,and even over there is crime
Everything is politics in Antigua that’s why nothing can be solved.faithful national you sound like a big donkey 🐴 u sound stupid.maybe you never been rob and don’t know how it feels.
Well I was rob at gunpoint and it’s not a f***king good feeling so if you don’t got nothing sensible to say just shut up.
You need to go Greenland. CHUPZ
Commendations for having this audience with the AG. Good stuff
The some body sound just like how he look.
U are nothing but a dam dounce.
Want them rob your ass next bang u till u soft
I’m happy the meeting went well let’s hope we can get a quick resolution
The government already doing plenty to tackle crime. UPP just looking relevance
Pringle late to the game. The AG and police been working hard already
Agreed
Big up to Baldwin Spencer and the team. Sometimes experience needed round the table
I just want my peaceful safe Antigua back please and thank you.
Dialogue is good, but people must remember ABLP is the one putting actual resources on the ground.
Honestly, I doh care who red or who blue… I just want crime to stop. Gun violence getting outta hand
At least the Opposition showing dey want to help. If both sides come together, maybe we can actually see results.