{"id":219531,"date":"2024-12-18T21:31:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T01:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=219531"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:32:07","slug":"wayne-benjamin-marsh-responds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wayne-benjamin-marsh-responds\/","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Benjamin Marsh Responds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 17th December 2024, I appeared on Twin Island Media for an interview which was streamed live via Facebook.
During that interview, Dr. Cleon Athill wrote several unfortunate comments about me on Facebook.<\/p>

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Let it be known as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. After her selection and confirmation as the UPP\u2019s candidate in St. Paul\u2019s, there were several campaign strategy meetings held by the St. Paul\u2019s UPP Branch of which Dr. Athill and I were a part.<\/p>

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2. At no point did I say that I advised Dr. Athill.<\/p>

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3. I maintain that I liked her approach of not giving bribes. HOWEVER, I TOOK A STRONG OBJECTION ON HOW SHE CONVEYED AND SOLD THIS MESSAGE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. At no point did I ever say or suggest that I advised or had discussions with Dr. Athill about anyone asking her for $2000. She was not a part of the UPP at the time when the request was made.<\/p>

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5. At no point did I ever suggest she left UPP because I had returned to Antigua and had interest in running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I SAID THE EXACT OPPOSITE I encourage all to listen to the full interview below.<\/p>

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https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/twinislandmedia\/videos\/1123619925799898<\/a><\/p>

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Wayne Benjamin Marsh<\/p>\n

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