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Yes or No, Did You Buy a Boat?<\/em><\/p>

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By Concerned Citizen
February 3, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the people of Antigua and Barbuda are demanding answers from the Honorable Kelvin Simon. The question on everyone\u2019s lips is simple yet pressing: \u201cDid you buy a boat?\u201d<\/p>

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Over the past 12 months, rumors have circulated about the potential purchase of a boat by the Hon. Simon, a prominent figure known for his vocal stance on government transparency and accountability. As a public servant who has consistently called for openness from others, particularly regarding the Prime Minister\u2019s assets, the public now turns the spotlight on him.<\/p>

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The following questions are being directed at the Hon. Kelvin Simon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Did you purchase a boat within the past 12 months?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If so, were campaign funds used to finance the purchase?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These questions are not merely speculative; they are rooted in the principles of transparency that the Hon. Simon himself has championed. The people of Antigua and Barbuda deserve to know the truth, especially from a leader who has consistently attempted to hold others to high standards of accountability.<\/p>

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    The Hon. Simon\u2019s calls for the Prime Minister to disclose details about his assets have been met with widespread support, but the same energy must now be applied to his own actions. As the saying goes, \u201cWhat\u2019s good for the goose is good for the gander.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The public\u2019s demand for answers is not about casting doubt but about ensuring that all leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, are held to the same standards. Transparency is not a selective principle\u2014it is a cornerstone of democracy.<\/p>

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    Antigua and Barbuda is watching and waiting. Hon. Kelvin Simon, the ball is in your court. Did you buy a boat? The nation deserves to know.<\/p>

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