WATCH: Government promises full disclosure on vehicle audit; Merchant says findings will be made public

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Errors Were Corrected in $15M Government “Vehicle Gate Scandal” Investigation, Says Merchant

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed that the findings of a comprehensive audit into all government-owned vehicles will be made public once the review is completed.

Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, Maurice Merchant, made the disclosure during Friday’s post-Cabinet press conference, emphasizing that the administration remains committed to transparency, accountability, and proper oversight of state resources.

The audit follows revelations of unauthorized vehicle purchases within several government departments, a situation that has triggered widespread public scrutiny and prompted the resignation and transfer of several senior officials.

Merchant explained that the investigation covers every government-owned and assigned vehicle, examining acquisition procedures, registration records, usage logs, and maintenance histories to determine whether proper procurement protocols were followed.

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Comments (10)

  • Michael October 19, 2025, 3:22 PM

    Upturning the tables. The US government has failed and the follow fashion monkey is leading the Antiguan government under the same thing. Antiguans open your eyes
    Reply
  • Liam October 19, 2025, 3:23 PM

    They always say tha a then we don’t see anything…. Give me a break
    Reply
  • Tabitha October 19, 2025, 3:32 PM

    Prime minister always called the UPP criminal elements and charlatans. Thats all I will say
    Reply
  • Informed citizen October 19, 2025, 5:09 PM

    This “vehicle audit” could expose more than they expect. Let’s see if they’re brave enough to release everything or if it’ll just be a watered-down summary.
    Reply
  • D Vaughn October 19, 2025, 5:13 PM

    I hate when public servants abuse the government system. But that’s the way it is
    Reply
  • Juju Bee October 19, 2025, 8:02 PM

    As usual something has to happen for something to happen
    Reply
  • D Vaughn October 19, 2025, 10:24 PM

    The public deserves to know where our money went. Glad the government is promising disclosure.
    Reply
  • Kokoe October 20, 2025, 10:26 AM

    I’m happy to hear this at lease
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 22, 2025, 8:41 AM

    We need full disclosure into many other things
    Reply
  • Watching@ November 7, 2025, 8:42 AM

    When has this Gaston Brown government been transparent in eleven years. Give me a break. We’re still waiting on explanations for a lot of scandals under this idiot. Gaston Brown has lied to the country for eleven years. He will just give us some twisted,stupid, inconsequential explanation that only the Laboratories and prostitutes around him will buy
    Reply

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