Astaphan:UPP Caretaker’s Placard Aimed at PM Browne, Defamation Case Unfolds

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Anthony Astaphan SC asserts that United Progressive Party (UPP) caretaker Pearl Quinn Williams explicitly targeted Prime Minister Gaston Browne with a placard during a protest at Dunbar’s, triggering the legal dispute.

The placard, published by Observer Newsco Limited, allegedly defames Browne’s character.

Notably, MP Kelvin Shugy Simon and the media outlet are also implicated in the legal proceedings.

Astaphan contends that the law allows legitimate suits when specific individuals within a known group are targeted.

He underscores that the reference to Gaston Browne, as the undisputed head of the Cabinet, leaves no doubt about the placard’s intended recipient.

Quinn-Williams is given a deadline to issue a public apology, as outlined in a pre-action letter from Prime Minister Browne’s legal team, headed by Dr. David Dorsett.

Browne, determined to protect his reputation, denies corruption allegations and warns that those who “cross the line” will face consequences.

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36 COMMENTS

  1. Are getting a public apology from Pearl Quinn et Al or are we having another legal challenge all the way to the privy council?
    Let’s hear opinions from legal luminaries. Audley Phillip, was the PM defamation claim another smoke in the wind?

    • Who is really representing Gaston? Astaphan or David Dorset?

      The PM himself appears to be confused like he’s trying to convince or brainwash us into buying in to his CRAP. This is his modus operandi just like they went on a sale blitz to convince Antiguans that Shuggy resigning was illegal, as though we are stupid and patronizing us. They have no shame, but they can only fool the red minions.

      You minions complain when Mr Astaphan from St Kitts enter the conversation in Antigua but Mr Dominica can dip in anytime. His opinion is not asked for.

  2. The belief that the Prime Minister is a crook is not true and in this day and age where a prominent leader can be jailed as MP Sheffield Bowen once was, it is important that these claims of the UPP be addressed.

    • How about the Prime Minister making the same efforts for implementing our water supply and; a much better road infrastructure; better pay and equipment for our medical practitioners and policing the country properly @ Sharon Lycorish?

      WHAT SAY YOU?

      [As the tumbleweed blows in the background]

    • Sharon Lycorish go fuck an ape🦍 or two 🦧, then fuck the entire Cabinet and pass on whatever virus you get. You can then lay claim to starting a pandemic from the clapsvid virus spreading out of Antigua!

      What the fuck does Bowen have to do with this? IDIOT!

      • Wow did ANR moderators fell asleep to let such an offensive comment pass. I get u are not for the PM and his band of theives but to allow such foul language especially since kids also read these comments. Come on ANR do better.

    • @Lycorish. That is you belief others could be different. And, you forget to state that Bowen was an ALP member at the time you referred to.

    • To whom it may concern especially to all posters on this subject, it might be helpful if you were to explore the meaning of the word ” corrupt”. An English Dictionary or Lexicon will point you in the right direction. Determine whether the cap.fits the complainant or not; this should not be difficult, it’s staring you straight in the eye.

  3. I really don’t understand what all the kerfuffle is all about; but maybe what the Honourable Pearl Quinn-Williams, Kelvin Shugy Simon and the UPP have to do, is simply do the same thing, and go back to the plethora of derogatory things that the Prime Minister has allegedly said whilst in office about other high profile people, and they’ll probably find similar – or even – worse comments.

    Again, wouldn’t it be fantastic for the country if Gaston Browne made the same efforts in running the country instead of pursuing the opposition on this deflectionary tactic.

    PRAYING FOR CHANGE IN ANTIGUA 🙏🏽

    • I am at a loss to understand how BRIXTONIAN ,Watching and all the other dunce elements of the UPP encouraging Pearl Quiin Williams to do the wrong. Do you Guys realize even if She apologize that it will still Her over $100,000. Hon.Gaston Browne shall sue whenever He is dafamed. BRIXTONIAN will be next but He is hiding His real name. Damn coward.

    • In addition, how can we forget Gaston Browne’s inbreeding comments in February 2020 about the Barbudans “having CONSANGUINEAL relations”.

      Gaston further went on to say:

      “It is primarily [sic] the reason why Barbudans are significantly shorter than they were decades ago and is the cause of health problems among some”.

      Barbudan MP Trevor Walker demanded an immediate apology from the Prime Minister, but never received one.

      WAS THE HONOURABLE PEARL QUINN-WILLIAMS OR KELVIN SHUGY SIMON’S BANNER(S) WORSE THAN THE PM’S COMMENTS ABOUT CONSANGUINEAL (INBREEDING) BARBUDANS?

      When the boot is on the other foot, Gaston Browne calls foul.

      Come on ABLP acolytes and Gastonites, let’s here your comments about this!

      DON’T HIDE YOURSELVES AWAY … AGAIN!

      • @ BRIXTONIAN
        Your hearing is one direction for ABLP only. Trevor Walker also talk about the “INBREEDING and The Barbudans are lazy”. How can you..Brixtonian forget these things. Damn Hypocrite you are Brixtonian.
        I can send you the recordings with Trevor Walker. Please send me your email.

        • So you are telling me @ GILES that you cannot see the “political” and “hypocritical” parallels in what Gaston Browne said at that time, to what’s going on right now with his Litigious stance and demanding an apology from the Honourable Pearl Quinn-Williams?

          DEFENDING THE PM COME WHAT MAY!

          Your replies tell me you have some sort of affiliation or a paid-up membership to the ABLP.

          Now who’s a hypocrite now?

        • Admit it GILES, Gassssston dishes it out on a regular basis to others, but he can’t take it. Simple!

          No wonder some Caribbean leaders avoid he when they can …

  4. Yada yada yada…when he does it, nothing wrong but when others do it, they are.

    Gaston government and statutory corporation workers are owed backpay and we are not liking the way how monies are managed. It is not testament of your financial experties but more like frailties with regards to making this nation an economic powerhouse.

    • @ .

      The honourable Gaston Browne has unknowingly increased her stock.

      She was amazing on Observer last night. Lots of rave reviews. She was great. Maybe our first female PM

      • Well..if you were amazed with the incoherent drivel that poured from the lady, you my woman are like most of the dunces and idiots that follow the UPP. Seems like most people wit low IQ are rabid UPP supporters

        • @ realist woman

          You, just like all the other minions are threatened by powerful and intelligent women WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE ABLP.
          Pearl was fantastic during her presentation. DO I DETECT jealousy? bad mind in your opinion? Doesn’t really matter because you people swallow everything Gaston say.
          Just like him, you despise the woman because she singlehandedly caused you to lose the CCJ referendum. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  5. Pearl has a right to her opinion..
    It is her opinion and belief that he is corrupt!
    People it’s called freedom of speech!
    She has a right according to our constitution to display that right!
    He be talking really nasty on his station about any and everybody..
    He used to talk real nasty about
    Ms. Potter,
    She needs to look into sueing him.
    Smh..
    He’s a bully,
    You want to have it both ways
    Talk about me say all manna of evil me but I can’t say nothing about you!..
    Again. Smh!!

  6. I am at a loss to understand how BRIXTONIAN ,Watching and all the other dunce elements of the UPP encouraging Pearl Quiin Williams to do the wrong. Do you Guys realize even if She apologize that it will still Her over $100,000. Hon.Gaston Browne shall sue whenever He is dafamed. BRIXTONIAN will be next but He is hiding His real name. Damn coward.

    • @ GILES

      SHUT THE HELL UP GASTON BROWN (AKA GILES)

      YOU COME ON HERE EVERY KNIGHT TALKING BOUT SUING KNIGHT AND JOAN. A U ALONE CAN SUE, MISS SUEZY?
      USING THE PEOPLES MONEY TO DO CHIT. REMEMBER THAT TIME LONGER THAN ROPE. U WILL NOT ALWAYS BE THE PM.

    • @ GILES

      SHUT THE HELL UP GASTON BROWN (AKA GILES)

      YOU COME ON HERE EVERY KNIGHT TALKING BOUT SUING KNIGHT AND JOAN. A U ALONE CAN SUE, MISS SUEZY?

    • @ GILES:Gaston Adolf looking Browne has never defamed anyone.He is above all the Laws of the Land.His Parliament makes Laws only for those that make said Laws breaks them.I have listened to Gaston Browne on Point Rum Shop Radio on Saturdays.He called out PERSONS BY NAMES AND DESTROYED THEIR GOOD NAMES.HE ALSO MENTIONED THE BANK ACCOUNT FOR A LADY IN ANTIGUA.AND YOU PEOPLE WANT TO KISS HIS ARSE.IF YOU ONLY HAD A BRAIN.LET US GO TO COURT BRING IT TO HELL ON ADOLF.

      • @ BLACK MAN and BRIXTONIAN

        You Guys will be in Opposition for ever. You can bark until the dogs come home. Bunch of clowns. Start raising funds to help Pearl Quinn Williams.

        • IF YOU HAD MY $$$$$$$$.I DO NOT HAVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PEARL.ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS SAY THE WORDS AND MONEY WOULD FLOW INTO ANTIGUA FOR HER.

        • @ GILES
          You seem to have the power in Antigua and Barbuda to vote for everybody, what a thing!
          Just as you and the DAWG promised that Shuggy would lose his seat and spent $5,000,000.00 to bribe voters and still didn’t, YOU GUYS WERE SO ASHAMED AND EMBARASSED.
          ONLY YOU FOOL AND GASTON HAVE MONEY- NOBODY ELSE DOES. U CAN TELL NEITHER YOU OR HIM COME FROM ANYWHERE, Y’ALL BEHAVE LIKE SPOILT FRIGHTENED CHILDREN. DRAGGED UP RATHER DAN BROUGHT UP.

  7. @Giles aka Gaston Browne calling people dunce. I guess he sees a different reflection when he looks in his mirror.
    Let’s see: borrow Antigua and Barbuda out of debt. That has got to be the epitome of stupidity! The man lies ad infinitum and expects sensible, educated people to not laugh? Come on Giles!
    We are patriots and we will support whomever we deem the better choice to govern this country. That excludes you.. You’ve had ten years and all we see are lies, broken promises, failed projects and a broke, dilapidated, country.
    You a like a rotten child, always wanting your way and having no respect for anyone or anything.
    You will not be PM much longer. The books you are hiding now will be opened and we shall see. No wonder they excluded you from top Caribbean leaders. You are unfit for the tag.

  8. Not a man on here that is a Gatson Browne arse licker can defend the fact that Antigua is falling apart under his leadership.

    The man has no financial acumen, and has turned Antigua into the debt capital of the Caribbean.

    While other countries in the Caribbean have natural resources that can sustain their livelihood, Antigua has 365 beaches and a government that doesn’t have a clue how to build up capitol for
    its residents, instead you have taxes going up, wages stagnant, companies failing, and the entire island and it’s infrastructure is in disrepair.

    Let Gatson Browne sue me for that..

    This man is CURRUPT, and everyone knows it.

    If he isn’t, well where has the money disappeared to?

    Answer that one question, you Gatson Browne fools.

  9. @ Sandra clarke
    I concur with your sentiments. But unfortunately by design, The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution does not contain “Freedom of Speech” neither are there any amendments that gives us such rights.

    It is the reason why Astaphan jumps into the discussion so quickly. Attorneys across the Caribbean loves the fact that our freedom of expression is limited.
    Don’t misunderstand me. I am not in agreement or supportive of the threatening lawsuit.
    We have a Constitution and a set of laws which allows the powerful and deep-pocketed to force the public into cowering silence, as well as to make it very costly to criticize them.
    This is not accidental. The law allows action for libel or defamation to be brought in the High Court which are alleged to defame a name or identifable individual in a manner which damages their reputation.

    Unlike in the US and more like the UK; the burden of proof is on the accused: Peal-Quinn et al. Gastons stratergy is to besmirsh their character, degrade their reputation, and dry them out financially.

    Were he to loose, it’s pennies for him. He is widely thought of as being currupt any way; so loosing would have no adverse impact on his reputaion. In the mean time the animous builds against Peal-Quinn and Shuggy.

    Like Donald Trump and what the Daily Mail does against Meghan Markle and Harry; ” An Attack and Degrade Campaign”. Next thing you know, people who knows nothing thinks the worse of them.

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