Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant
Several high-end vehicles that were illegally purchased in the name of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have been returned to local dealerships as part of an ongoing investigation into procurement breaches.
According to the Director of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, the process of returning the vehicles is already underway, with more expected to follow in the coming days as investigators complete their review.
Merchant confirmed that a large number of the vehicles obtained without proper authorization have been sent back to the respective dealers, describing the move as part of the administration’s broader commitment to transparency and accountability.
He explained that government departments are cooperating fully with the audit, which aims to trace how the vehicles were acquired, who approved the transactions, and whether proper Cabinet or Ministry of Finance clearance was granted.
Murder this a big hiccup and they studying about a statue a man have on his own land . this was a big divertion .it is indeed a brutal wicked act .murder I say.
This is scandal is bigger than we think. I am happy that the prime minister ordered the vehicles back motorcade style
What a mess in a country of corruption. Oh wait, mess and corruption basically means the same thing. So let me understand this, who within the government is responsible for signing these vehicles in? That’s where we start
I guess it’s a message to the government…. Figure it out
When you are a leader of a country you have to brace yourself stuff like that. This should make you stronger PM.
Sending the vehicles back is one thing. Arresting and charging the criminals involved is the real flex
So they’re returning the cars… but what about accountability? Who authorized the purchases in the first place
This too shall pass. Like every other shit case before it
So are the dealerships willingly taking back the vehicles? This I would love to know
The two car dealers should be jailed..what a scandal this is.