“I Don’t Need A Scholarship,” Opposition Leader Tells Budget Debate

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Pringle Rejects Scholarship Offer, Defends Career Focus Amid Criticism

Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has addressed criticisms regarding his qualifications, responding directly to a recent offer made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. “I don’t need a scholarship,” Pringle stated during the 2025 budget debate, referencing Browne’s suggestion on a radio program.

While Pringle did not provide specifics, he noted that he has “advanced” himself over the years and emphasized his interest in the business construction sector.

During parliamentary cross-talk, Pringle remarked, “Give it to someone else,” signaling his disinterest in pursuing further academic opportunities.

Pringle, who does not hold a university degree, has faced repeated criticism from members of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).

Critics have questioned his decision to decline opportunities for higher education since entering politics, despite such opportunities being presented to him.

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16 COMMENTS

  1. Every possible learning advancement is absolutely needed… We may not think we want it…
    You may be surprise how effective learning something you think you know, may open your eyes to new possibilities can be…

  2. While Pringle did not provide specifics, he noted that he has “advanced” himself over the years and emphasized his interest in the business construction sector.

    Pringle speaks like a classic bullsh***r.
    Platitutes when pressured, then zero progress.

    Silly me. I expected him to announce he had enrolled in some specific area of study. (He is getting rich in opposition so no one doubt’s he could pay)

    That would have created a political earthquake which paved the way perhaps to the beginnings of a turnaround in public confidence. So disappointing!

  3. Having higher education is something that makes sense, the Father of the Nation V. C. Bird was referred to as a 7th Standard Boy. Corruption started in Antigua when his son, the so-called brilliant one became deputy Prime Minister and the other one was Minister of Public Works, now we have another Braniac as Prime Minister and Corruption has entered the stratosphere what a sin ting

  4. Oh, but indeed you do! Don’t let grandpa Gisele tell you otherwise . His own qualifications are practically outdated and useless in today’s world of media communications. Your secondary-level certificate in Woodwork places you at the bottom of the food chain. Thank the PM, take up the challenge, do like the enterprising youth of today do – surpass the educational standards of their forefathers.
    So when I hear you say, in your deep-rooted ignorance, that you don’t need a scholarship for higher education, I shudder!!!!

  5. This is not the moment to get in our feelings my peoples. This is time for a serious discussion/debate about where we are and where we want to go as a twin island state in this world.

    • Based on your comment, do you think that Mr. Pringle is EQUIPPED TO BE THIS COUNTRY’S CHIEF STEWARD??? LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, INTERNATIONALLY???

  6. Being Educated is knowing HOW to stop eating when you ARE full, literally and figuratively, also
    Suggesting that someone is dumb that don’t have a degree is not Educated, not knowing God has the last say, NOT BEING KIND, NOT knowing there’s life after death and that all the money you accumulate cannot save you that’s knowledge, what it means to be EDUCATED? Some people are so poor all they have is money, WAKE UP!! You may be poorer than you think and life is short it could End before you BLINK!!!

  7. I really dont think that BRIXTONIAN would encourage his wonder boy in this foolish talk abount not needing education. As a British trained? enducated? person, he should be telling him to take up the offer and get an education. It’s free and it’s easy for him to do.

  8. Tell Gatson Browne that he needs a heart, not a brain, because his brain is certainly failing him in leading and helping the citizens of A&B over the pass 10 years.

    Yes brain will get you rich( corruption) but a good heart will certainly lead the people and is more notable in the eyes of God,not man.

    All Gatson Browne has use his education to do, is for him and his Son to get richer and richer, that’s it. He’s the same wolf in cheap clothing like many of these prosperity preachers around the world that have hoodwinked the people out of billions.

    We don’t need anymore brain in this political landscape in Antigua, we need more heart, more good people that will work on behalf of the people.

    So this article shows what these ALBP Ministers care about. They care about their prideful status in society,more than the people they serve.

    Nothing wrong with education,but you must use your brain for good, not for your own selfish greed.

    Malcolm X didn’t have all the fancy degrees, but he was one of the greatest civil rights leaders in the history of the black people.

    Jesus Christ was a Carpenter, and didn’t have the fancy degrees as the pharasies, they even question if anything good can come out of Nazareth, but because of his heart, he became and fulfilled the greatest act that was ever done in the history of mankind.

    So keep your Good heart Pringle, because that’s more of what we need in this corrupt system. Just look at the Bahamas and the level of corruption that was perpetrated there just last month, and without a shadow of a doubt, we all know those very same things are happening right here in Antigua, because for the life of me, I don’t understand how all now the AG and his Commish cannot arrest one serious drug dealer that is bringing in all dem drugs that are destroying Antigua right now.

    So let these corrupt fools speak Pringle, because a Good man is way better than a educated one, especially in politics.

    • What “Good heart” are you referring to??? The man got rich off government contract to pick up dead dogs. He made over $1,000,000.00 from SIDS Conference alone!!! and then cry fowl that he can’t help his constituents

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