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Cabinet Says Opposition Fed ‘Hearsay’ to U.S. Investigator
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has accused members of the opposition of supplying unsubstantiated information to a U.S. investigator, following a federal court’s decision to stay subpoenas linked to a legal matter involving the country’s leadership.
Speaking during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Chief of Staff Ambassador Lionel Hurst welcomed the decision by a New York federal judge to halt the subpoenas, which had been sought based on a 68-page report submitted by an investigator acting on behalf of a U.S.-based claimant. According to Hurst, the judge determined that the claims amounted to a “fishing expedition” lacking credible evidence.
“They didn’t have any solid proof—just hearsay,” Hurst said, noting that the investigator cited anonymous sources and made broad allegations without supporting documentation. “In a court of law, that sort of evidence does not stand.”
The government had submitted a 32-page rebuttal through its legal team, challenging the basis of the subpoenas and raising concerns over the use of unsworn, second-hand allegations. The federal court has now given the claimant until 21 April to respond, after which the stay could become permanent if no further action is taken.
Hurst reiterated the Cabinet’s view that the effort was politically motivated and orchestrated with help from the opposition. “This looked like harassment and an attempt to embarrass not only the Prime Minister but the country itself,” he said. “False claims were made with the support of operatives from the opposition party.”
The subpoenas were linked to a broader legal matter involving financial transactions and allegations of mismanagement, which government officials have consistently denied.
While the court did not rule on the jurisdictional question—whether a U.S. court can compel a sovereign leader to disclose personal records—Hurst noted that this issue remains unresolved but significant. “Can you imagine a court in Antigua demanding the U.S. president open his accounts?” he asked. “It’s simply not done.”
The government’s stance is that the entire process has been tainted by politically charged misinformation. It remains to be seen whether the claimant will proceed with an appeal or let the matter lapse when the April 21 deadline passes.
Meanwhile, Cabinet maintains that its actions have been lawful and transparent and insists that the opposition’s involvement in the affair undermines the country’s image on the international stage.
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Max, is it true that gaston and the man down at the port authority are in business together?
Prove to the nation that it is a fishing expedition. Give the court what they want and let the stay be lifted. What so hard in that. Why should any government official or civil servant accounts be a secret. Max don’t compare the courts because we know better and in America everyone discloses to the IRS and no public servant earnings are private.
Lie-no-hell never speaks the truth so we can ignore anything that he has said. Wait for a spin whenever a new ruling is made. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gave information to the investigators because he is very vocal with his accusation about the opposition. They are deliberately attempting to hoodwink the nation into believing that this whole affair is about the legality of the sale of the Alfa Nero and how they manage the funds. For those who really are not aware: the boat was allegedly sold for US$ 50m while we were told by THEM, that they sold it for US$40m. We only want the truth and they are spending hundreds of thousands to prevent us from knowing and attacking anyone who asks questions. It’s either Lie-no-hell didn’t get any of the loot or he’s trying to downplay his involvement. In either case, he is just a prolific liar.
But you know what can put everything to rest? Is for the white man to print the payment information online to the world, oops! My bad, that is what Gaston is paying the lawyers to do, stop the disclosure of information to Antiguan semiliterate people.they must tell us the cow jump over the moon, after all ALP has been brainwashing for years with the control of the media, is that man the hon.baldwin Spencer go interfere and free up the media that we have so much radio station today that Gaston have one too.
Where is your proof Mr. lie no hell?
Can you please prove it by naming names?
The hearsay’s must have produced enough credible evidence for a US Federal Judge, to issue those subpoenas. Max where there is smoke, smouldering ashes or cooled ashes there was fire and any fire investigation will look at and follow all leads, whether they’re HEARSAY to HERESY.
The CABINET is running scared as fuck!
From ever since. “In antigua,” if it feels so, it is so. With no evidence to justify the claims. It’s a culture in Antgua ever since. Sometimes up to the time deep within we know it’s not true. But hey me nor Luke them so sudden go so. This type of behavior will continue, it’s an antiguan culture.
When Christopher Lee (Max Hurst) time on earth is done he is going to pave the bottom of hell, that man has no soul, funny though I feel sorry for him
WHAT THE HELL…! …FED WITH HEARSAY: …SHEER NONSENSICALITY OR ASENINITY
Clearly, no desire, neither to argue with the distinguished ‘…MEMBERS OF CABINET,’ nor their intellect, particularly:
(i) ‘…CHAIRMAN- GASTON BROWNE:
(ii) …MEMBER- STEADROY ‘CUTIE’ BENJAMIN:
(iii) …MEMBER- MOLWYN JOSEPH:
(iv) …MEMBER- CHARLES ‘MAX’ FERNANDEZ:
(v) …MEMBER- MELFORD NICHOLAS:
(vi) …MEMBER- PAUL ‘CHET’ GREENE:
(vii) …MEMBER- MARIA BROWNE:
(viii) …MEMBER- DARYL MATTHEW: and
(ix) …MEMBER -ANTHONY SMITH:
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Notwithstanding, and bluntly put, it is time that:
(a) ‘…CABINET: and
(b) …ANTIGUA NEWS ROOM’ see that it speaks to:
(i) ‘…NONSENSICALITY: if not
(ii) …ASININITY’ for ‘….CABINET SPOKESMAN- LIONEL ‘MAX’ HURST’ to be repetitively and monotomously harping and touting:
(a) ‘…FEEDING HEARSAY EVIDENCE: and
(b) …FISHING EXPEDITION’ [Paragraphs 1 and 2].
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PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE:
From a ‘…Professional Law Enforcement Perspective,’ a ‘…POLICE WITNESS’ would make mockery of:
(i) ‘…HIM/HERSELF:
(ii) …BRING DISCREDIT TO THE POLICE SERVICE:’ by
(a) ‘…TAKING THE WITNESS STAND:
(b) …SUBSCRIBE TO, OR AFFIRM ON OATH’ that
(i) ‘…LIONAL ‘MAX’ HURST’ gave/fed him information on the issue before the COURt: or
(ii) …ANR EDITORS TO SAY:
‘…RAWLSTON POMPEY FED ME WITH INFORMATION AND WE HAVE PUBLISHED IT WITHOUT
VERIFICATION.’
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STATEMENT:
THE MOST APPROPRIATE STATEMENT SHALL BE, IS: ‘…HOW IDIOTIC WERE THE EDITORS.’
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SIMPLY PUT:
TAKE IT FROM A PROFESSIONAL, OUTSIDE OF ‘…REASONABLE SUSPICION,’ IRRESPECTIVE OFROM WHOM IT WAS OBTAINED, LAW ENFORCERS DO NOT ARREST ON MERE ‘…INFORMATION.’
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HAPPY EASTER- BRENTON: …CONVERSE WITH SAMANTHA ON ‘…EASTER SATURDAY.’
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KEEP UP-TO-DATE POSTING. FOLLOWERS OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT.
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STILL AVOID:
‘…NONSENSICAL – REPETITIVE AND MONOTOMOUS IDIOTIC NEWS STORIES.’
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WALK GOOD.
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REALLY! AR U BELIEVE PEOPLE FOOLEY ?
Now that the Cabinet has fu***d up re the Alpha Nero the ultimate liar the so-called chief of staff is trying to switch blame to the Opposition. Shame on you, you Christopher Lee look -a – Like, time for you to take a hike
Dd Lie No Hell ever heard from the investigatos wat the members of the Opposition that got interviewed said. Did he also heard what those on d ALP side told those interviewers. Look deep within ur cult Lie No Hell. Plenty ah r u want get rid a Gassy.
Doth thou not complain too much!!!!
The highest court of the land requested jnforamtion..
You said it was a closely guarded secret available on a need to know basis.
In the absence of official information, speculations are facts.
You have consistently tried to humiliate opposition parliamentarians when they request information in parliament.
The Alfa Nero, the Frairs Hill Road property rental, the Odabrecht and many more issues demonstrate your desires to humiliate parliamentarians.
The old people say that every day backed goes to the well. However one day its bottom is sure ti drop out.
They always say the higher fowl climb is the more it exposes it bottom.
Pick the one that suits you Me PeeeeeeeeeM.
You have a man whose relationship with truth ended years ago as the cabinet spokesman.
So why complain now about what information was fed to journalists.
Had you given the information at the first request we would have long past that today.
I certainly will join Richard Lewis at al to have a good laught when the shit hits the fan.
Keep doing what you do best and leave us to speculate.
The ppl the opposition supposedly fed info can’t think for themselves
They Don’t have the capacity to think, let alone do their own investigating.
Whm do you wish to convince
Yourself or we john public
This quick sand ain’t easy.
The more you wiggle, the quicker you sink.
A word to the wise is enough
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