WATCH: PM Browne Denies Political Motive in Destruction of Pringle’s Morris Bay Tent

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WATCH: PM Browne Denies Political Motive in Destruction of Pringle’s Morris Bay Tent
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says destruction of Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle’s tent was not political

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected claims that the destruction of a tent belonging to Opposition MP Jamale Pringle at Morris Bay was politically motivated, saying the action was carried out in accordance with planning regulations.

Speaking on the matter, Prime Minister Browne said that hours before the tent was removed, he was personally called in by Minister responsible for the Development Control Authority (DCA), Rawdon Turner, regarding the enforcement action.

Opposition Leader and All Saints East & St. Luke MP Jamal Pringle has publicly alleged that the destruction of his tent was driven by political victimisation.

However, the Prime Minister strongly refuted those claims, insisting that the enforcement exercise had nothing to do with politics.

Browne maintained that the action formed part of the DCA’s mandate to enforce the Physical Planning Act and ensure compliance along the country’s coastline, including Morris Bay.

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Comments (9)

  • Juju Bee December 14, 2025, 8:54 AM

    That might be a hard sell
    Reply
  • Norissa December 14, 2025, 10:24 AM

    It was indeed political motive you politicians too damn lie
    Reply
  • Rachael December 14, 2025, 11:05 AM

    honestly speaking when i listened to pringle i know he was in trouble with that. Cant be wrong and still threaten the PM and the governent. That was wild. I guess the government returned with a wild decision too. Too bad
    Reply
  • Unruly One December 14, 2025, 11:39 AM

    PM come on we are all humans. You were upset with what pringle said iin parliamnet and you flexed your muscle.
    Reply
  • Patriot December 14, 2025, 12:20 PM

    BRAVO!!!!!
    Reply
  • Tromos December 14, 2025, 12:22 PM

    If a man strong he cannot play wrong. lol Read this in reverse
    Reply
  • Joke December 14, 2025, 2:10 PM

    No comments. SMH
    Reply
  • Mark December 15, 2025, 1:50 PM

    Anybody who believe the Prime minister need their brains to be check.
    Reply
  • Dark Chocolate December 16, 2025, 10:02 AM

    Gaston we understand what you did.
    Reply

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