LETTER: Pringle’s Election as UPP Leader: A Step Backward for the Party?

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the election of Jamale Pringle as the leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP).

While Mr. Pringle may be a good Member of Parliament, the role of a Prime Minister requires a distinct set of skills and experience that he simply does not possess.

In contrast, Richard Lewis would have been a far better candidate for the leadership position, given his superior qualifications and experience.

Pringle’s lack of eloquence is a significant drawback.

The position of Prime Minister demands someone who can articulate policies effectively and engage with both national and international leaders.

Unfortunately, Pringle falls short in this regard. His performance in parliament, particularly his questions to the Prime Minister, often appears amateurish. He recently asked the Prime Minister a series of “moronic” questions is parliament and ought to have known that the money would come from the consolidated fund.

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In comparison, former leader Harold Lovell demonstrated a much higher level of competence and readiness for leadership.

The election of Pringle as UPP leader is, quite frankly, a bad day for the party.

It has emboldened the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and made incumbent Prime Minister Gaston Browne seem even stronger. Most residents would feel embarrassed to have Pringle represent them on the regional stage, where he cannot match the eloquence and presence of other Prime Ministers.

It is disheartening to see that Pringle’s election appears to serve the interests of certain executive members within the UPP who wish to control him.

This does not bode well for the party’s future or its ability to challenge the current government effectively.

The UPP had a chance to choose a leader who could inspire confidence and present a formidable alternative to the ABLP. Instead, they have chosen someone who is, by all accounts, the least qualified within their ranks to take on this critical role.

Sincerely, Independent Thinker

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30 COMMENTS

  1. Give the man a chance. We have bright minds at all levels but the place is in a mess. Get off Pringle back. The people will be the one to decide.

  2. In reality, despite his loyalty and commitment to the party with genuine intentions, the appointment of him as the newly elected leader is poised to factionalize the party, thereby impeding their prospects for success in future general elections. Let’s continue to watch this space.

  3. I support this writer 100% .Pringle himself knows exactly what you are saying ,but of course he is a puppet that the executive can and will control . This decision was for the executive ,not the party nor country . I thought UPP’s moto is “people first”. Smh.

  4. This drawback is compounded by his appointment of Shirfield Bowen as deputy leader. I’m not sure if I’m more concerned about the Party for allowing Bowen–with such baggage–to run on their ticket (and subsequently be appointed Deputy Leader), or the people of SPS who voted him to represent them. Shows the level of morality in our country.

  5. You cannot put a boy scout on the front line to lead nation’s army in a global war 😤

  6. The fact that Pringle appointed Bowen as deputy leader proves that he was the wrong choice for leader. He does not possess that qualities or decision making of a leader. The UPP had momentum after the last election but that momentum is now lost and the party now seems to be moving in reverse rather than forward. The UPP members may want Pringle but I assure you that the population does not. They will learn this lesson in the next election if they do not change course.

  7. DEAD DARG PICK-UP-CORN PRINGLE SWEARING IN CEREMONY WITH UPSIDE DOWN BIBLE

    CA-CA-CAPA-SEE-TAH

    MASKSES

  8. JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!
    OPEN BACK THE CASE

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  9. “Ms. Barthley, 22, was shot in the neck on Dec. 16 at Mr. Bowen’s office. The police said Mr. Bowen’s gun went off during a scuffle. Ms. Barthley was put on life support but died Tuesday of a heart attack, hospital officials said.”

  10. Emergency Medical Services were there attending to Ms. Barthley. There was blood on her neck. The detectives spoke with Bowen. He handed over to Sergeant Edwards a black PIETRO BERETTA .25 PISTOL which contained 8 rounds of ammunition. The police recovered a spent shell and other items from the scene of the incident. Bowen was detained.
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  11. “Bowen, a lawyer and accountant by profession, was charged for the murder of Tessa Barthley. Ms. Barthley was shot in her neck on 16 th December 2003 outside Bowen’s office at Nevis Street, St. John’s. She died on 23 rd December 2003.”

  12. BLOOD OOZING OUT HER NECK
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    POW!!! POW!!!!

    BLOOD OOZING OUT HER NECK
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    POW!!! POW!!!!

  13. “They heard what sounded like a firecracker. Shortly thereafter, Constable Charles went towards his vehicle which was parked in the vicinity of Bowen’s office. He saw Bowen sitting on the steps of the building which housed his office. He saw Ms. Barthley lying on the ground not far from his motor car.”

  14. A mere 5 years for human life ???,

    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!
    OPEN BACK THE CASE

    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!!
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    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!!
    OPEN BACK THE CASE

    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!!!
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    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!!!
    OPEN BACK THE CASE

    JUSTICE FOR TESSA BARTHLEY!!!!!
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  15. @Straight Talk:
    Do you know which “people first” they are referring to? Give that some thought, sir.

  16. @ Straight talk

    I WOULD RATHER HAVE 1,000 DUNCE PRINGLE who wont steal government land at English Harbour, Long Bay, West Indies Oil etc , thereby leaving enough money for poor people to get their pension, back pay and allowances than 100,000 BRIGHT and ‘tiefing’ PM, who ROB this country blind with all his enrichment schemes.
    U guys focusing on the wrong things!

  17. ABLP IS NOW AT THE HELM OF UPP.

    WELL DID UPP MERGE WITH ABLP?

    JEEZE THE OPPOSITION PEOPLE WILL BE SUFFERING FOR A VERY LONG TIME.

  18. All this huffing and puffing.. 😂.
    Again I said this in the pass, and I’ll repeat here again for context.

    You have a corrupt party leading Antigua right now, one that cannot get anything right, one that full their pockets with the people’s money and tax poor out of existence.
    Then you have a inexperienced more humble pure hearted party who is learning the craft of politics and one that is willing to listen to the people/voters in their plight.
    So that’s what’s at the polls people, and those are your choices to decide who will lead Antigua going forward.

    A corrupt Government or and inexperienced one.

    Your Choice!!!

    • @Islanman26….just ask JOHN ASHE who the “corrupt” government really is…..oh yeah that’s right he died. You think Baldwin can fly go ‘merica anytime soon? If he feel he bad, set he ashy foot pan plane and go and arwee will see who de FBI really looking for

  19. Just like there is a saying, “You get the government you deserve”. So too there is a saying, “You get the leaders you deserve”. So UPP tek what you get. This time you will be 40 years in the political wilderness. Voting people into Parliament that have no business in being in there. They are person with shady characters. Convicts are now being rewarded to Deputy Leader. Allege rapists, Conmen, Laggards. If these are the kind of people you elect to our highest court. then woo be unto you. But thank God he doesn’t sleep. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. What God blesses, no man can curse. What God delivers, no man can bind. And what God saves, no man can condemn. God Bless our leder Gaston Alphonso Browne. And may His favor be alway upon him and this land.

  20. @ KICK BACKS and ………………

    Tell 6 yards of sheet ‘CUTIE’ to go to AMERICA. Not once has he travelled out of this country for the last 10 years.
    @ Less We Forget ………Less We Forget

    Gaston and Cutie are the virtue of honesty. ODEBRECHT and BARBUDA HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDS STOLEN RIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONS EYES.

    • Odebrecht as in Luis Franca whom King Lyadd denied knowing until Tanny Rose called in on radio and put the question to him via the radio host???

  21. @kick backs.

    Better is the man who has asked for forgiveness and repents, than a man who flys around the world with a big ego on his chest like he’s a God.

    Gatson Browne can certainly fly, but I’m sure his wings soon get clip with all the baggage he has flying around with.

  22. I just read a phrase on FB that fits exactly to this UPP debacle.
    What is the difference between Humans and Animals?
    Animals would never allow the dumbest ones lead the pack.
    And we see that displayed in the UPP. The dumbest are leading the pack.
    What a shame and disgrace

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