{"id":206831,"date":"2024-07-16T12:39:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=206831"},"modified":"2024-07-16T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:40:33","slug":"anthony-smith-promises-to-go-into-more-detail-about-his-upp-departure-at-a-later-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anthony-smith-promises-to-go-into-more-detail-about-his-upp-departure-at-a-later-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Smith promises to go into more detail about his UPP departure at a later date"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anthony Smith Promises More Information on UPP Departure<\/strong><\/p>

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Anthony Smith, who recently took on the role of Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, has assured residents that he will provide more details about his departure from the United Progressive Party (UPP) at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent interview, Smith addressed the mixed reactions from residents of All Saints West regarding his decision. “I understand that some people are hurt by my decision to withdraw my allegiance from the UPP,” he said. <\/p>

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“However, I want everyone to know that my primary goal is to serve the people of All Saints West and Antigua and Barbuda.”<\/p>

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Reflecting on his journey, Smith mentioned that his decision to leave the UPP was not taken lightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It was a tough decision, and I have battled with it for some time,” he explained. <\/p>

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“My values and the direction of the party were no longer aligned, and I felt it was in the best interest of my constituents and the country to make this change.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith promised to provide more details about his decision at a later date, ensuring transparency and open communication with the public. “I will make myself available to the media and the people to discuss this further when the time is right,” he assured.<\/p>

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Smith emphasized the importance of putting nation-building above partisan politics. “Nation development should always come first in whatever we decide to do as politicians,” he stated. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Gaston Browne for entrusting him with the responsibilities of his new ministry, he highlighted his commitment to ensuring food security and advancing the blue economy.<\/p>

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