St. Mary’s South MP Kelvin “Shugy” Simon has shown no remorse for skipping a parliamentary session to attend Trinidad Carnival, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who criticized the MP’s attitude and lack of engagement.
“When he was challenged by several individuals, he literally said to them, ‘to hell with Parliament,’” Browne stated.
The Prime Minister also pointed out Simon’s dismissive attitude toward those who questioned his absence.
“I saw a post on Facebook, and I’m paraphrasing, in which he was asking us if we’re jealous, if we wanted him to take us to Trinidad too,” Browne said.
Browne noted that Simon had not debated a single budget since taking office and that his parliamentary contributions were minimal. “Between himself and Serpent, in the two-year period, they have not—I’m not exaggerating—they have not spoken for more than ten minutes with all the speeches consolidated. Not ten minutes,” Browne said.
Senator Lamine Newton also weighed in, stating that Simon had ignored key opportunities to challenge the government. “This is something that they could run with. There are so many avenues they could challenge government, but instead, Shugy decided he would not,” Newton said.
Browne further criticized Simon’s approach to his parliamentary duties, emphasizing the salary he continues to receive. “Even if they don’t show up in Parliament, they get that money in their account every month—over 8,000 a month,” Browne said.
The controversy comes amid Simon’s request for concessionary land, a move that Browne found concerning given his lack of participation in Parliament. “I want to know if someone with such a dismal performance is really deserving of such a concession,” Browne said.
As scrutiny over his actions grows, Simon’s dismissal of the concerns raised and his parliamentary record remain in question.
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I voted for this dancing fool. Lesson learned. Never again. Many of my neighbours feel let down and won’t be supporting him in anything that he does. This is the final straw for many of us in St Mary’s South. Shugy is a fraud.
My question is what action is the house going to take?
SHUGY should be fired from parliament. He is the LAZIEST politician that graced the halls of our Parliament. He does not understand the rules of Parliament , never presented a bill, never discussed a bill and does know the difference between a BILL and RESOLUTION. SHUGY is USELESS. Just collecting a paycheque.
There is NO WAY St. Mary’s South will vote for this Guy again.
Now He wants to buy PrimeLand . SHUGY SELF ENRICHMENT. SHUGY is very CROOKISH.