{"id":173890,"date":"2023-05-15T12:07:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=173890"},"modified":"2023-05-15T12:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:12:03","slug":"letter-next-level-leadership-is-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/letter-next-level-leadership-is-required\/","title":{"rendered":"LETTER: Next Level Leadership is Required"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1410548661\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-613896626\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p>Dear Editor,<\/p><div id=\"antig-715107419\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In a recent letter to the Editor entitled \u201cMakings of a political leader\u201d by Barack Samuel, the writer highlights a number of potential persons he believes should be considered to be the leader of the Unity Progressive Party and future Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n<p>This writer\u2019s opinion not only falls short on the leadership options mentioned in the UPP but also a clear definition of the qualities needed to lead our great nation.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1810944227\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2874444360\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In 2014, Gaston Browne came to the office of Prime Minister with the hopes of our nation on his back.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1862034413\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>However, 9 years later Mr. Browne has failed to live up to the expectation of the nation and the definition of a leader.<\/p>\n<p>This article seeks to lay out the qualities that I believe our country should be looking for in its next Prime Minister.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3130224353\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>One of the most important qualities for any\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0is the ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision for the future.<\/p>\n<p>A good leader must be able to communicate their ideas and plans to the people in a way that is easy to understand and inspires them to work towards a common goal. A visionary leader can see beyond the present challenges and can chart a course for the country&#8217;s growth, development and progress.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1218646446\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"1000436969\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In addition to being visionary, a good political leader must also be respectful of others. A leader who is respectful listens to the opinions of others, seeks out diverse perspectives, and treats all people with dignity and fairness. This helps to build trust, fosters a sense of unity, and creates an environment of collaboration where everyone is working towards the same goal.<\/p><div id=\"antig-799872779\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>A consensus builder is another important quality of a good\u00a0Prime Minister. A leader who is able to bring together people from different backgrounds and political affiliations to work towards a common goal is invaluable in today&#8217;s political climate. Such a leader is able to find common ground, build bridges and create synergies to achieve what many may see as impossible.<\/p>\n<p>A mature leader is someone who is able to keep their cool under pressure and make wise decisions even in difficult situations. This is especially important in politics, where decisions can have far-reaching consequences for the country and its citizens. A mature leader is also able to admit when they have made a mistake, learn from it and chart a new course of action.<\/p>\n<p>Charisma is another quality that can be very beneficial for a leader\u00a0of a country. Charismatic leaders are able to inspire and motivate people with their words and actions. They have a magnetic personality and are able to connect with people on a personal level, making them feel seen and heard.<\/p>\n<p>Politically sharp leaders are able to navigate the complex political landscape and understand the intricacies of policy-making. They are able to anticipate challenges, devise solutions, and build support for their initiatives. They understand the political power dynamics and can leverage their relationships with other leaders to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<p>A prime ministerial leader is someone who embodies the highest level of leadership and responsibility. They must be able to make tough decisions, communicate with the public effectively, and represent their country on the world stage. They are the face of their nation and must act with dignity, decorum and grace, especially during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a good\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0must have real leadership qualities that inspire and motivate others to action. This includes being able to make tough decisions, being decisive and accountable, and leading by example. They must also be able to inspire others to act on their own and not just follow blindly.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, Antigua and Barbuda\u00a0should be looking for Prime Minister\u00a0who is articulate, visionary, respectful, a consensus builder, mature, charismatic, politically sharp, prime ministerial, and has real leadership qualities. Such a leader can inspire the nation to greatness and ensure that Antigua and Barbuda continues to thrive in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p>If we as a nation are looking to move to the next level of prosperity and success for all, it is clear we have to start seriously addressing the matter of leadership.<\/p>\n<p>After winning a third term it is clear Gaston Browne has taken us as far as he can in the role of Prime Minister.\u00a0 The time has now come for us to look to a new vision.<\/p>\n<p>The question must then be who do we see with the above qualities to lead our nation?<\/p>\n<p>PART 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best leaders&#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leadership is about taking responsibility for one&#8217;s actions, decisions, and mistakes. However, it is unfortunate that some leaders choose to blame everyone but themselves when things go wrong. This kind of behavior is not only unprofessional but also detrimental to the success of any country.<\/p>\n<p>Blaming others for one&#8217;s mistakes is a common defense mechanism that many people use to protect their ego and avoid taking responsibility. However, when it comes to leadership, this behavior can have serious consequences. Leaders who refuse to take responsibility for their mistakes create toxic environs where people closest to them are afraid to take risks and make decisions. This can lead to a culture of fear and distrust, which can ultimately harm the nation as a whole<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, leaders who blame others for their mistakes often fail to learn from their experiences. Instead of reflecting on what went wrong and how they could have done things differently, they simply shift the blame onto others. This prevents them from growing as leaders and improving their decision-making skills.<\/p>\n<p>Blaming others for one&#8217;s mistakes also undermines the leader&#8217;s credibility and authority. Subordinates look up to their leaders for guidance and direction. When leaders blame others for their mistakes, they lose the respect and trust of all their people. This can make it difficult for them to lead effectively and achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, leaders who take responsibility for their mistakes set a positive example for their people. They demonstrate that it is okay to make mistakes as long as you own up to them and learn from them. This creates a culture of accountability where people are more likely to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.<\/p>\n<p>As a leader, it is important to remember that mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes from time to time. The key is to take responsibility for those mistakes, learn from them, and move forward.<\/p>\n<p>In a breaking news article today , the law firm representing two time golden globe award winner Angela Basset has reached out to the government of Antigua and Barbuda with a cease and desist letter demanding that the actresses name and<\/p>\n<p>image be removed from any Antigua and Barbuda tourism marketing campaign material .<\/p>\n<p>The larger question at hand is \u201c Who is responsible for appointing all<br \/>\nambassadors ?\u201d In the usual and quick fashion the Prime Minister has once again come out, after yet another international \u201ccock up\u201c in the media; and thrown someone else, this time the \u201cAntigua and Barbuda Tourisim Authority\u201c under the bus for his actions. The facts are the buck stops with him.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion leaders who blame everyone but themselves for their mistakes are doing a disservice to their colleagues and their people. They create a toxic living environment, undermine their credibility and authority, and fail to learn from their actions. On the other hand, leaders who take responsibility for their mistakes set a positive example for their people and create a culture of accountability. As a leader, it is important to remember that owning up to your mistakes is a sign of strength, not weakness.<\/p>\n<p>MM<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-188931703\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Editor, In a recent letter to the Editor entitled \u201cMakings of a political leader\u201d by Barack Samuel, the writer highlights a number of potential persons he believes should be considered to be the leader of the Unity Progressive Party and future Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. This writer\u2019s opinion not only falls short [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":170941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v24.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>LETTER: Next Level Leadership is Required - Antigua News Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/letter-next-level-leadership-is-required\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"LETTER: Next Level Leadership is Required\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dear Editor, In a recent letter to the Editor entitled \u201cMakings of a political leader\u201d by Barack Samuel, the writer highlights a number of potential persons he believes should be considered to be the leader of the Unity Progressive Party and future Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. 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