LISTEN: PM Browne Says Gov’t Will Vacate Buildings If Landlords Keep Threatening Over Rent Arrears

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LISTEN: PM Browne Says Gov’t Will Vacate Buildings If Landlords Keep Threatening Over Rent Arrears

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a firm warning to property owners who rent buildings to the government: continued threats or attempts to lock out public offices over outstanding rent will not be tolerated.

Speaking over the weekend, Browne said the government will immediately vacate and relocate from any privately owned building if landlords persist with what he described as “hostile tactics.”

He reminded owners that while the government has occasionally fallen behind on rent payments, it has always demonstrated good faith and a track record of eventually clearing arrears.

The Prime Minister’s remarks come months after the government was locked out of the Ryan Building due to unpaid rent — an incident that drew public criticism and disrupted the operations of key government offices.

This story was first published by Antigua News on October 6, 2025: antigua.news/2025/10/06/listen-pm-browne-says-govt-will-vacate-buildings-if-landlords-keep-threatening-over-rent-arrears. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (10)

  • Norissa October 6, 2025, 9:20 AM

    You get your salary every month and the landlords charges by the month so why not pay them to avoid all this and you still wants to be wrong and strong in your wrong doings. When will you stop being the bully that you are remember in all you do there’s a karma to follow so you better take heed SMH its time to grow up, you too love the center of corruption and attention
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  • Anonymous October 6, 2025, 9:32 AM

    Well GYPG!
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  • Trey October 6, 2025, 4:18 PM

    He right. Too many landlords getting greedy. You can’t be locking out government offices that serve the public. That’s just wrong
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  • Tek sense October 6, 2025, 4:21 PM

    That’s leadership. If they threaten to lock out public workers again, move out and find another space. Simple
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  • AnsweMe October 6, 2025, 4:23 PM

    Classic Gaston Clownnnnnnnnn always on the offensive. But why not just pay people what they’re owed?
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  • Ashley October 6, 2025, 4:28 PM

    Listen hypcoritesssssssssss If the government owe me six months rent, I have every right to lock my place until I get paid.
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  • Anonymous October 6, 2025, 7:12 PM

    So wait, the PM expect landlords to just wait forever for their money? Light bill and mortgage don’t wait
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  • Hallelujah Amen October 7, 2025, 6:42 AM

    Those who are supporting the Prime Minister on this one I wondering if the government was to owed them salaries for 6 months or more what would they do. Fearplay must be the order of the day
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  • Teacher for Life October 7, 2025, 9:14 AM

    As much as I love my Prime Minister, I don’t agree with this one yah. I’m a believer in paying ones debts…on time because landlords have bills too and/ plans for tgat money that are thwarted when they don’t receive payments due them and that is not fair. As a residential landlord, I struggle with tenants with this same fked up attitude who want to pay you when they get ready( if they pay you) sans late fees. An na so e werk!! Pay nearga wha you owe them and pay them on-time.
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  • Maki October 7, 2025, 1:01 PM

    Well Ras Gassy is sending a clear message no more bullying the state. You can’t hold government services hostage for rent
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