Turning the Page: Reflections on Leadership, Loss, and Renewal
The tragic death of the late Hon. Asot Michael has ushered in a sobering and unsettling shift in Antigua and Barbuda’s political landscape. For decades, political disputes were resolved through legal and peaceful channels, but his untimely passing has crossed a troubling threshold.
Leaders who were once shielded from violence now face real threats, raising urgent questions about the direction of our society.
To counter this troubling tide, we must recommit to the social, moral, economic, and spiritual values that sustain peace and dignity. Violence must never be allowed to replace dialogue as a means of resolution.
The weakening of the opposition forces in Antigua and Barbuda further complicates the nation’s path. While this dynamic may offer short-term advantages to the ruling administration, it threatens the balance and resilience of our democracy.
A strong opposition is essential for accountability and innovation, providing constructive challenges that sharpen governance and uphold trust. Without it, our democratic foundations risk becoming fragile.
For those grieving during this holiday season, the pain of loss may seem overwhelming. Yet, the story of Jesus Christ reminds us of hope’s enduring power, even in the darkest valleys.
His legacy of sacrificial love offers peace and renewal, urging us to care for one another, celebrate shared joys, and embrace forgiveness.
As we reflect on his example, let us use this season to foster compassion and unity, lighting the path toward a more just and prosperous future for all in Antigua and Barbuda, across the entire Caribbean and around the world.
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“For decades, political disputes were resolved through legal and peaceful channels, but his untimely passing has crossed a troubling threshold.
“Leaders who were once shielded from violence now face real threats, raising urgent questions about the direction of our society.” – Isaac Newton
There is a fundamental flaw in this piece, and much more is expected from someone like Dr. Newton.
The goodly doctor is (deliberately?) conflating the murder of Hon. Asot Michael with political violence in Antigua and Barbuda. There is absolutely no evidence that the murder of Hon. Michael had anything to do with politics so it is very reckless for Dr. Newton to allude that it is the case
It is commentaries like these that do absolutely no good to our society, and those on the outside who have no clue of what is taking place in Antigua will run with the nonsense.
It is therefore the responsibility of those who know better to repudiate these assertions by Dr. Newton and demand better of him.
Wash a Basin: you are so so right with your comments. After reading the commentary I scrolled down to write a response and found yours. The conflation of Asot Michael’s death with politics in this commentary gives the impression that his death was politically motivated and carried out. The writer ought to have been more careful in the way observations were reflected in the commentary unless he meant to convey the disputed conflation. If the writer meant to convey that his death was politically motivated, then he should produce the evidence of the link. Asot Michael was a politician and he was murdered: other than the fact that he is the subject of both, there is nothing else to say, as per the evidence provided in the public arena. I expect much more from a Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia Universities graduate.
Did the erstwhile Dr. Newton not get the memo?
Police Find No Evidence of Shooting, Let Alone an Assassination Attempt, on Attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh
https://antiguanewsroom.com/police-find-no-evidence-of-shooting-let-alone-an-assassination-attempt-on-attorney-wayne-benjamin-marsh/
Drawing conclusions into Asot’s murder and Wayne’s ridiculous claims without any evidence makes Dr. Newton look like another victim of the Pringle Puppet mind virus.
This is very discrediting of his professional competence. Bad look!
Can we expect any better from the likes of this political reject, now anxious for a taste of power and smelling the blood of the late MP, is now sniffing a trail that might elevate his status to RELEVANT. Why is it so easy for UPP reps to LIE and DISTORT everytime they move their lips? No longer laughable!
“The weakening of the opposition forces in Antigua and Barbuda further complicates the nation’s path”
What is he talking about??? After the budget presentation, Hon. Jamale Pringle told Garfield Burford live on ABS that the UPP IS STRONGER THAN EVER & A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH!!!!
The MASS EXODUS & NUMEROUS RESIGNATIONS is just a “CLEANSING” for the party. Getting rid of the rotten and weak elements so that the upp can flourish. All the “dead weight” is gone from the UPP. For example, Mr. Pringle informed the public that Dr. Mansoor is “MORALLY & FINANCIALLY WEAK” so his resignation is a great thing for the upp.
@Wash an’ Basin – So true. I was wondering what this guy was saying. Total nonsense! I’m tired of people running away from the facts and trying to incite someone us responsible for something they are not responsible for. It’s tiresome!
When is Scotland Yard coming to investigate the murder? The haste with arresting some person, could be a covering up. Did the police disclose any of the evidence they have? We know Antigua police officers are not that bright and follow their puppet masters.
Why are they keeping Scotland Yard at bay?
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