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The United Progressive Party (UPP) staged a picket outside Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s office this morning, protesting proposed vehicle license fee hikes.
Despite a lower-than-expected turnout, Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle, former UPP leader Harold Lovell, and St. Mary’s South representative participated.
Pringle criticized the lack of consultation, arguing that residents cannot afford additional taxes, while Lovell stated he was there in solidarity.
Over the weekend, Prime Minister Browne clarified that the Cabinet is considering a flat $100 annual increase and will assess the cc-rating of affected vehicles.
Efforts will be made to ease the impact on bus and taxi operators, with SUVs and heavy-duty vehicles facing a proposed 40% fee hike. The matter will be discussed in Cabinet next Wednesday before reaching Parliament’s Lower House.
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Only because some of us have to work. But make no mistake that we are in solidarity with the ones who attended. I know my “x” will speak in the next general elections if the PM does not find a way to make this tax more equitable.
Cooyah..grandpa can hardly stand up let alone drive. Who is taking advantage of these senior senior citizens?
Low turnout because people have to work.
No one is for the increase. Though we need roads fixed, 40 percent, is too big of a jump from no percent and we also need to keep track of how the moneys are spent. But that nah ever happen. What will happen is personal growth in the ministers pockets.
The usual suspects (delusional UPP sycophants) showed up. The usual small turnout. What a surprise!
Antigua people are not foolie. Everyone is aware that the Prime Minister has committed to make adjustments after directly engaging with the people. Picketing a measure that is not finalized is yet another new height to UPP stupidity and was soundly rejected by an intelligent public.
If the new arrangement announced after Cabinet meets is unsatisfactory that would be another matter. It was utterly foolish for Hitler Isaac and Puppet Pringle to pretend there was no response to the people’s concerns in their desperate attempt to get some “noticement”.
Baldwin Spencer must be sick to his stomach watching the UPP flushing down the political toilet.
Oh be quiet “There in spirit”!!! You must be one of the jumbies, seen and unseen that comprise the UPP membership. Face the facts. You guys are becoming fossilized with your dated responses, outdated practices and just boring, daily diets of blah, blah, blah. Time to replace your termite-ridden wood before your entire structure collapses!
UPP can never lead a successful protest. UPP Leader cannot inspire anyone. Where are the other UPP MPS ? SHAME. SHAME
Clowns🤡
I want to congratulate the organizers of the picket.
It would have been good to see the whole of Antigua out there but for different reasons, persons may not have been able to attend.
Once thing is for sure, I will continue to try and influence as much of my family and friends as possible to vote against this labour party government next election.
I don’t have to picket to do this and I am TOTALLY committed to continue my efforts in trying to influence those around me.