WATCH | BREAKING: Audience and MPs walk out of Parliament as Pringle attacks Sir Molwyn in fiery tribute

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WATCH | BREAKING: Audience and MPs walks out of Parliament as Pringle attacks Sir Molwyn in fiery tribute
Government members and audience walkout of Parliament during Opposition Leader’s presentation (screenshot of state media)

Tensions flared in Parliament moments ago when government members and some of the audience staged a walkout during the Opposition’s parting remarks on former minister Sir Molwyn Joseph.

Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin, Sir Molwyn Joseph and Melford Nicholas remained seated while every other government member exited.

The dramatic exit came as Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for All Saints East and St Luke, Jamale Pringle, broke from the usual tone of tribute, opting instead for a sharply critical assessment of Joseph’s tenure.

While other speakers offered praise, Pringle made it clear he would not follow suit, declaring he would “speak frankly” about what he described as a record marked not by distinction, but by arrogance.

He acknowledged infrastructural developments under Joseph’s watch, but insisted they were far from flawless and should not be shielded from scrutiny. Pringle pointed to what he sees as misplaced priorities, highlighting significant spending on a public cemetery while key institutions like the hospital continue to face challenges.

“I will not be hypocritical about it,” he said, pushing back against any expectation of a softened or ceremonial send-off.

The exchange underscored deep political divisions in the House, turning what is typically a moment of unity into a visibly contentious farewell.

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Comments (11)

  • Royette March 27, 2026, 12:38 PM

    LOL ANIMAL FARM!!!!
    Reply
    • Amthisyah March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM

      Pringle is right, why sing his praises when he has done nothing for Antigua and Barbuda; serving himself rather than the people!
      Reply
  • Mitellyou March 27, 2026, 12:48 PM

    we use to see opposition walk out but never government. the same people who walk out saying so many bad things about Molwyn behind his back. watch them walk out lol…humans are a special kind of species
    Reply
  • Patients March 27, 2026, 1:29 PM

    the casket float up, hospital in a total mess especially EMERGENCY AND LABOR AND DELIVERY DEATH NURSES NOT HAPPY TO DO AFRICAN TRAINING ALREADY SHORT STAFF, CLINIC OLD SOME CLOSE look get rid of the old man Joseph he lack leadership and accountability is time PM
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life March 27, 2026, 3:51 PM

    Well well well. Open mouth and tory jump out!!!
    Reply
  • That is it March 27, 2026, 4:10 PM

    Well said Pringle No lies detected.
    Reply
  • Ash March 27, 2026, 5:41 PM

    But Molwyn wasnt perfect but he cannot be all that bad
    Reply
  • Apex Jones March 27, 2026, 6:10 PM

    Like the man say he can only speak on what he knows and if he thinks Molwyn is a pompous ass then that’s HIS opinion and it should be respected
    Reply
  • Kelly-Ann March 28, 2026, 3:13 PM

    caribbean politics is worse than anything else in the world
    Reply
  • Ash March 28, 2026, 5:03 PM

    Parliament was such entertainment today. I almost forgot we lived in hell
    Reply
  • Pool March 30, 2026, 10:06 AM

    I sure even gassy know Molwyn was a trip
    Reply

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