PM Browne Declares War on “Pilfering” of Public Revenue — Says Even Major Campaign Donors Won’t Be Spared
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a blistering warning to business operators and officials engaged in corrupt practices, declaring that his administration will no longer tolerate the pilfering of public revenue, even if it means turning away powerful financial backers.
Speaking passionately in Parliament’s Lower House on Thursday, the Prime Minister said his government is adopting a tougher, zero-tolerance stance toward malfeasance within state agencies and revenue departments.
He vowed to root out corruption stressing that this new wave of enforcement will be uncompromising.
“Many of these individuals are among the largest campaign contributors, but we are prepared to sacrifice them if necessary,” Browne told parliament.
“Our priority is to ensure that the government operates with integrity, and that every dollar of public revenue is protected and used exclusively for the benefit of our people,” he added.
The Prime Minister’s remarks sent shockwaves across the political and business landscape, signaling a major crackdown on sweetheart deals, under-the-table arrangements, and revenue leakage that have plagued successive administrations.
Browne said the time for leniency is over, and his administration will take decisive action to restore public confidence and ensure that government funds serve the national interest, not private pockets.
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