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Ambassador Boris Latour Decertified Amid Familial Dispute; Latour Denies Allegations
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has decertified Boris Latour as Ambassador to France following reports of a legal dispute involving his family.
Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst confirmed the decision during a post-Cabinet briefing today, stating that the government acted in the best interest of the country.
Hurst explained that the decision stemmed from allegations regarding Latour’s involvement in a dispute concerning his father’s property, which led to legal proceedings.
“We have learned through the press that he engaged in some activity aimed at his father’s property that caused him to come before the law,” Hurst stated.
“So there is some familial dispute that has led Latour to be decertified by the government of Antigua and Barbuda. We have done away with his certification.”
He acknowledged that Latour had previously served without issue but emphasized that the government took swift action in response to the matter.
“He was a good man until this series of events with his brother and his father. And so it is in the best interest of the government, in the best interest of Antigua and Barbuda, to ask him to leave,” Hurst added.
In a statement issued on behalf of Boris Latour strongly refuted the allegations and emphasized that he had voluntarily resigned to clear his name.
“The Ambassador has voluntarily resigned—he has not been dismissed—so that he may demonstrate his innocence. Mr. Latour is an honorable individual, a highly successful entrepreneur, and a distinguished diplomat, who is clearly the victim of a malicious conspiracy intended to undermine his reputation and integrity.”
The statement further described the allegations against Latour as “spurious” and part of a broader misinformation campaign aimed at damaging his reputation.
“These claims, entirely baseless and clearly aimed at discrediting him, are firmly rejected as ‘fake news.’ All legal avenues will be pursued to defend his rights and preserve his honor.”
The statement also stressed the importance of maintaining the presumption of innocence and verifying facts before spreading damaging information.
“The future will confirm that Mr. Latour bears no responsibility for these fallacious accusations. We also remind everyone that, from an ethical standpoint, it is important to moderate accusations and verify facts before disseminating potentially harmful information.”
When questioned about the procedure followed in decertifying Latour, Hurst noted that the government considered media reports sufficient grounds for the decision. “I’m not so sure about the factual evidence. We think that the report in the newspaper is sufficient,” he said.
He elaborated on the formal process, explaining that diplomatic appointments require certification from both the Governor General and the head of state—currently King Charles III. Consequently, the government will also be withdrawing Latour’s appointment through official channels.
“As the ambassador to France, he had to have an appointment instrument being issued not only by the governor general but also by the head of state of Antigua and Barbuda. So we are withdrawing that as well,” Hurst stated.
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I hope you people realized it is more than daddy said son took a piece of bread from the safe when he ought not to.
A bold move, but was it the right one? Time will tell.
If he wasn’t the right fit, then it’s good that action was taken.
Hopefully, this doesn’t create diplomatic setbacks for Antigua and Barbuda.
Let’s see if the government provides a clearer explanation soon.
Hurst’s statement raises more questions than answers.
Hopefully, this doesn’t create diplomatic setbacks for Antigua and Barbuda.
Is Hurst confused or did the reporter make an error. “As the ambassador to France, he had to have an appointment instrument being issued not only by the governor general but also by the head of state of Antigua and Barbuda.”
The Governor General IS the head of state.
So explain this one for me, please.
King Charles is the head of state.
He sure held alot of positions representing Antigua abroad. Thing is most of us never heard about him until now. Then again, maybe it’s just me
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