I am very upset with Prime Minister Gaston Browne about the way he is handling vaccinations in Antigua and Barbuda.
Let’s start off with the way he lied and deceived the people of the country. I remember before the vaccines reached on island for this “deadly virus” he promised the people of the country that he would go on national television and take the jab for all for see to instil confidence in the public.
Instead, the PM took the vaccine behind close curtains, and if it weren’t for comrade “washey” we the public would never know he took the jab. Shortly thereafter one of his minions leaked a video which was send around like wild flies “allegedly” showing the PM getting a jab by a “nurse” allegedly with no gloves on. These actions severely undermined confidence in the vaccine.
A few weeks back the PM released a picture showing a CDC vaccination card with his name and the type of vaccine he took, and he further disclosed on his Radio program that he couldn’t disclose or announce who gave him the jab because the medical practitioner is not registered here in Antigua.
It begs the questions such as, Is the PM above the law? Why did he take his second jab again behind close curtains? Finally, how could a booster shot be administered to him for his Moderna shot considering the booster shot when at that time boosters were not officially approved for that particular vaccine?
When the vaccines arrived on island at first, the government gave the people of this country the choice to choose between getting vaccinated or test twice every two weeks. Why was that option suddenly thrown out the window?
Moving on, Remember the PM and “Misinformation Specialist Melford Nicholas” is on record saying to the people of this country earlier this year, quote “No one will be vaccinated if they wished not to be vaccinated”. Now in the last two months the PM is telling the people of this country, quote ” People have no choice but to get vaccinated either do so voluntarily or be forced to do so”.
It was all a big fat lie from the PM, Misinformation Specialist and this administration in the first place. Lots of persons in the government and private sectors have been unjustly displaced due to this mandatory vaccination policy.
The government didn’t offer persons working for the government that if you refuse to take the vaccine, you will be relived with your years of service so the people can at least take care of themselves. You are just relieved and replaced by a vaccinated party supporter. Absolutely disgusting.
How can it be right Mr PM that just because persons refuse to put a vaccine in their bodies, that they are put out of their livelihood because they don’t feel comfortable taking this vaccine? Make it make sense please!
Today in the latest series of lies and stress from Cabinet notes, any person working in the private sector who works with more than 5 people will be mandated to get vaccinated. Antiguans sit back and don’t challenge these mandates, and the unions are “ABSOLUTELY USELESS” in protecting the rights of workers in this country.
The above reasons are why am upset and will never vote for the ABLP ever again. Fed up of the lies!
Debbie Joseph
Former ABLP Supporter & Voter
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Yes we all know there are ‘no serious side effects’ but still who is liable when some trainee sticks a needle in your arm and you have weird issues with your body later? Don’t tell me it’s not happening. The reason many took the vaccine is because they are tired of being victimized and ostracized. Who wants to become famous for the wrong reason?
Do you know why they are keeping the state of emergency in place? So the people can’t go out and have a mass demonstration and shut down the country. Is any politician being paid to administer the vaccines? I would not be surprised as nothing is below these people where money is concerned.
Thank you ANR for giving everyone a chance to be heard. You are the true medium for freedom of speech.
Ms. Debbie Joseph: I support most of your letter and I welcome you into our ranks (the Former A.B.L.P. Voters).
Unions are as strong as their members.
In all honesty, some members of the A.T. & L.U. executive have fought.
I know for a fact some executive members livelihood have been threatened. THAT IS A FACT.
Let us not be weary in good doing.
The people can have a say come next election time.
Let us continue to motivate them to register to vote and vote out this present A.B.L.P. Government.
Miss Joseph you seem overwhelmed hence confused.
Video:
You falsely claimed he made promise to do it live on air. He made no such promise (will provide the clip with Washy shortly). He however did promise he would go first an has done so . As for moderna Boosters the UK has been doing it since September to everyone over 50 (see third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s By PAN PYLAS and DANICA KIRKA September 14, 2021
Public servants
You then argue its your wish that the government would fire persons for not taking the jab instead of them essentially quitting. Do you really understand the implications of what you suggest? Your advice is that government should wrongfully dismiss persons instead of giving them the choice and time to decide their own future?
Policy
Gaston Browne always made clear mandatory vaccination was on the cards if sufficient persons did not comply. His prior answers regarded the current policy and he was correct at that time the policy was not mandatory vaccination Is it your preference that we allow the hospital to be overwhelmed, the death count increasing and do nothing?
Votes vs public safety
The PM is on record as stating if this decision to have mandatory vaccination causes him to lose votes, he will still sleep good at night knowing he made the right decision. My dear the decision to protect our safety should trump votes. If you want someone who at least verbally puts votes over your safety, the DNA and UPP should be your choice.
It’s simple. Take back power from the government.
A government will not and can’t survive without the people.
Get rid of all the scamps in government and put new people in who will fight for us and not their personal agendas
The data shows that vaccines save lives. The delta variant had killed over ninety unvaccinated people in Antigua & Barbuda. I wonder how many of them had taken advice from people like you. Playing politics with people’s life.
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