WATCH: Lovell Says PM “Calling a Bluff” Over Lawsuit Threats in Alfa Nero Dispute

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Caretaker for the All-Saints West constituency, Harold Lovell, has dismissed Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s threat to pursue legal action, claiming the prime minister is merely “calling a bluff” and will never sue.

Prime Minister Browne recently announced plans to initiate legal proceedings against the United States–based law firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner, seeking exemplary damages over what he alleges are defamatory statements linked to his involvement in the Alfa Nero superyacht matter.

WATCH: Lovell Says PM “Calling a Bluff” Over Lawsuit Threats in Alfa Nero Dispute
Harold Lovell speaks at UPP virtual rally (screenshot of Office of the Leader of the Opposition)

According to Browne, the law firm failed to comply with a pre-action request issued by his legal team at Rika Bird & Associates in late November. Instead, he claims the firm committed “a further act of defamation,” prompting his decision to escalate the dispute to the courts.

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Comments (6)

  • jani January 14, 2026, 2:25 PM

    This Alfa Nero saga keeps dragging on and damaging Antigua’s image internationally. Someone needs to bring closure.
    Reply
  • Ash January 14, 2026, 3:13 PM

    Lovell has a point. We’ve heard legal threats before that never materialize. Either sue or stop the theatrics.
    Reply
  • Amethisyah January 14, 2026, 4:34 PM

    Those objective Antiguans know GB is a loud mouth arrogant jackass. He is now proving this on the world stage. He will never sue, as hw cannot afford any investigations into his affairs!!
    Reply
  • Juju Bee January 14, 2026, 8:48 PM

    Loser loser loser focus on winning a damn seat. That you fu study
    Reply
  • Informed citizen January 14, 2026, 10:06 PM

    Calling a bluff or playing chess? Either way, popcorn ready.
    Reply
  • Yvette Roose January 15, 2026, 6:12 AM

    Fire cracker. We win! Ok all jokes aside now….I love the new fire in Lovell. HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
    Reply

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