UPP MPs Miss Golden Opportunity to Debate National Budget
It was a comical shame of “I coulda, I woulda, shoulda.”
The recent parliamentary session presented a prime opportunity for UPP MPs to engage in a meaningful debate on the national financial budget in the lower house of parliament. Unfortunately, they failed to rise to the occasion, leaving many to wonder about their commitment to representing the interests of their constituents.
Having missed the budget presentation last year with a lame walk-out protest, yesterday’s actions have left a sour taste in my mouth.
Algernon Serpent Watts, in particular, seemed overwhelmed by the prospect of debate, visibly shaking as he attempted to articulate his thoughts during debate time. One can’t help but question his ability to effectively represent his constituents in such a state.
Kelvin Shuggy Simon’s repeated absence from debates has also raised eyebrows. Despite Prime Minister Gaston’s efforts to accommodate them on numerous occasions, they failed to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.
Trevor Walker, usually a competent debater, faltered when he claimed to have left his notes behind. His request for time to retrieve them only added to the perception that the UPP MPs were unprepared and disorganized.
Watts’s assertion that he wanted to target Minister Smith during the debate was particularly puzzling. As an opposition MP, he should be aware that he does not have the luxury of choosing the debate order. He doesn’t need to hear what someone has to say to present; the work plan of Minister Smith’s ministry is there for all to see, debate, and criticize if necessary. His excuse of wanting to wait for Minister Smith is comical and childish.
The UPP MPs’ failure to engage in a meaningful debate on the national budget is a clear indication of their lack of preparedness and commitment to their roles. Their constituents deserve better, and it is essential that they are held accountable for their actions.
As noted in a recent article, MPs should focus on scrutinizing budget allocations and performances of ministries rather than personalizing issues and scoring political points. The UPP MPs would do well to take this advice to heart and strive to do better in the future.
“If I Coulda, Woulda, I Shoulda”
The UPP MPs’ dismal performance in parliament has been a recurring theme, and their latest antics have left many wondering if they’re truly committed to their roles. After failing to engage in a meaningful debate on the national budget, they took to the radio to make excuses for their absence.
It’s astonishing that instead of taking responsibility for their lack of preparation and engagement, they chose to shift the blame and make excuses. This behavior is not only unbecoming of elected officials but also a clear indication of their lack of accountability.
It’s time for the UPP MPs to take ownership of their actions and start putting the interests of their constituents above their own. The people of Antigua and Barbuda deserve better representation, and it is imperative that their elected officials start delivering.
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HA HA Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ! This is hilarious !
What a big joke these UPP MPs are……smh…
Some advice to the UPP MPs, go home, you all go home, you ain’t fit fart, you are all summed up and equal to half an effort for one stink fart.
Because the fart was half an effort by you guys only showing up in suits, you still don’t qualify.
Acting like children and they want to be leaders. UPP NAH READY! When you are DUMB & IGNORANT it’s a sad thing. As Boldface would say “when you nah know, you just nah know”.
Serpent and Shoogy looked like 2 CLUELESS DUMMIES in the Parliament yesterday.
@Patriot
Tell me… WHAT HAS WATT & simon CONTRIBUTED THE THE PARLIAMENT???
NOT A DAMN THING!!!! Serpent only have chat on radio and on Facebook. When it comes to the Parliament he quiet like a church mouse whenever it’s time to debate. a PISS POOR EXCUSE for an MP. only the gunman have a little decency in his behaviour/contribution in the house
I AM SICK and TIRED of These UPP Members.of Parliament who are FULL of SH###T / EXCUSES. This is the second consecutive year that They are making EXCUSES NOT to debate the BUDGET. They are a BUNCH of NO GOODS.
listened to UPP MPS on MR. KNIGHT show last evening and They sound like KINDERGARTEN playing in the school yard. No one should vote for these GUYS again. They have BIG talks outside Parliament..NO substance. Jamale Pringle, SHUGY and SERPENT are DUNCE / AIR HEADS. SHAME on UPP MPS.
These UPP so-called MPs are a total shame and disgrace to leadership and governance in Antigua and Barbuda. Just like their foul-mouthed supporters/contributors they need to crawl out of the gutter, clean themselves off, educate themselves even on the basics of civilised co-existence and interaction. I was totally appalled at the shameful conduct of Pringle and that “lobster-fest off-spring” as they placed their filthy behinds on public display yesterday. They are so clueless! It was quite obvious that they came with an agenda, not to debate the Budget, but to be as disruptive as possible taking advantage of a newly appointed House Speaker, and probably buoyed by a mace-throwing incident in another Caribbean territory recently. It all backfired. The lobster-fest indiscretion when given the opportunity to demonstrate his eloquence and analytical skills, sheepishly concede that he had forgotten his notes at home!!! Can you imagine that???? What will it take for them to through their obvious thick skulls that they are no match for the Hon. PM Gaston Browne. There should be a ‘recall vote’ in our electoral process whereby constituent are enshrined with the right to recall and fire their representatives who bring only shame and disgrace to the constituencies they representative. Lobster-land and the constuency of All Saints East and St. Luke would today be meeting to replace the ignorant vagabonds they mistakenly elected. Happy that these rabid dogs were eventually brought to heel so that the people’s business could continue. The wagon rolls on, however, despite the barking.of the dogs
Is it true they also missed golden opportunity to give Richard Lewis a chance to lead them into he abyss??
These UPP so-called MPs are a total shame and disgrace to leadership and governance in Antigua and Barbuda. Just like their foul-mouthed supporters/contributors they need to crawl out of the gutter, clean themselves off, educate themselves even on the basics of civilised co-existence and interaction. I was totally appalled at the shameful conduct of Pringle and that “lobster-fest off-spring” as they placed their filthy behinds on public display yesterday. They are so clueless! It was quite obvious that they came with an agenda, not to debate the Budget, but to be as disruptive as possible taking advantage of a newly appointed House Speaker, and probably buoyed by a mace-throwing incident in another Caribbean territory recently. It all backfired. The lobster-fest indiscretion when given the opportunity to demonstrate his eloquence and analytical skills, sheepishly concede that he had forgotten his notes at home!!! Can you imagine that???? What will it take for them to through their obvious thick skulls that they are no match for the Hon. PM Gaston Browne. There should be a ‘recall vote’ in our electoral process whereby constituent are enshrined with the right to recall and fire their representatives who bring only shame and disgrace to the constituencies they represent.. “Lobster-land “and the constuency of All Saints East and St. Luke would today be meeting to replace the ignorant vagabonds they mistakenly elected. Happy that these rabid dogs were eventually brought to heel so that the people’s business could continue. The wagon rolls on, however, despite the barking.of the dogs
Writer I hear you loud and clear. Too bad Pringle will not
SERPENT , SHUGY ,JAMALE PRINGLE should be BANNED from Parliament . They serve no purpose. According to PETE ( They are bunch of KINDERGARTEN playing in the school yard). Shame on UPP Members of Parliament.
Pringle was shouting and misbehaving in Parliament because he can’t pick up anymore dead dogs so he mad
Smaddy sounds BITTA bad…not sayin its Patriot…but lard!
Gaston Browne collect our taxes for the ministries to provide us with sevices, and his ministers refuse to let us know how the taxes will be sent. How much more will Gaston take advantage us?
BRIXTONIAN done with supporting the dunce element in UPP. Too much body blows are sharing and he’s not taking any and appearing to be dunce also.
Back late from lunch and then trying to disrupt the debate.
If they had so much on their minds, they could have spoken, not rely on a “strategy” that isn’t guaranteed to work.
Damn idiots!
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