Opposition Leader Pringle described the Throne Speech as repetitive

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Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Jamale Pringle, has voiced strong criticisms of the government following the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams. Addressing key issues outlined in the speech, Pringle questioned the government’s progress on infrastructure and its ability to translate economic improvements into tangible benefits for the people of Antigua and Barbuda.

Pringle described the Throne Speech as repetitive, highlighting projects that had already been announced in previous years. He pointed to the ongoing water crisis as a glaring example of the administration’s failure to deliver meaningful results despite repeated promises.

“After 10 years, we’re still battling the water issue,” Pringle remarked. “The government has established several reverse osmosis plants, yet we’re facing the same challenges. It’s clear the problem lies not just with production but with distribution, as they now talk about laying new pipes.”

The Opposition Leader proposed a structured plan to tackle water and road infrastructure issues, emphasizing the need for zoning to systematically address re-piping and drainage. He criticized the lack of proper planning and consultation, stating that poor drainage continues to damage roads and undermine public infrastructure investments.

On the issue of economic performance, Pringle acknowledged the reduction of the debt-to-GDP ratio from 104% in 2014 to 62% but questioned its impact on ordinary citizens. He argued that while lower debt is commendable, it has not translated into improved living conditions or expanded social programs.

“We hear a lot of GDP growth figures, but when you speak to the ordinary man on the street, they’re not experiencing the growth the government boasts about,” Pringle said. He added that the government’s apparent fiscal space has not been utilized to introduce new social programs or infrastructure projects that directly benefit residents.

Looking ahead to the upcoming budget presentation, Pringle outlined his expectations for a clear strategy to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and resolve long-standing issues such as the water crisis. He called on the government to provide concrete plans to move the nation forward.

When asked about the state of the United Progressive Party (UPP) amidst recent high-profile resignations, Pringle dismissed concerns, asserting the party’s resilience. “The United Progressive Party is still standing firm and will continue to advocate for the people of Antigua and Barbuda,” he affirmed.

The Throne Speech, traditionally a broad outline of the government’s priorities, has reignited debates over the administration’s performance and its ability to address pressing national concerns.

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10 COMMENTS

  1. Pringle please I am begging you just GO and GO NOW. You are working for Gaston ambassador Syrian Baba . Pringle is Syrian Baba building your mother house and yours? Pringle did you use Syrian Baba money in the UPP convention? To the blind supporters of this sellout wake up.

  2. In total agreement about the misleading Throne Speech Address your Most Honourable Jamale Pringle. Utter nonsense!

    Here’s Brixtonian’s Soca Riddim for the disillusioned ABLP supporters – its a classic 😁:

    🎶”No Water … ABLP Say Plenty Water”🎶

    🎶”Power Cuts … What Power Cuts?”🎶

    🎶Cost Ah Living …But Yet Who Living”🎶

    🎶”Good Road Surface… What a Damn Disgrace🎶

    🎶”ABLP Say Housing Nice, But it’s not Suffice 🎶

    🎤🎧Wheeeeeel and come again from the man dem call Brixtonian 🎛 …🎵

    Me tell unna ah classic!

  3. CHAOS DEMON 😈 LITTLE BLACK BOY PUPPET!!!!

    🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤡

  4. Pringle did NOT even understand the speech. He was told by the CHAOS DEMON / PUPPET MASTER to say these words. Shugy said on Mr. Knight show last evening that the UPP MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT want Pringle to resign. Pringle said the same thing OVER and OVER. DUMB Ass.

    We need an Opposition Leader.

  5. School children say ” BLACK HADÈED” building house for Pringle and he mother.

    Pringle making more money in Opposition than when UPP in government. Don’t let him fool you!!

  6. Dunno what it will take for STUPID RICHARD LEWIS to realize he is neither wanted or needed by Mr. Pringle and his leader Gisele.

    Best he jump now rather than be SHOVED!!! Silly Richard Lewis your days are numbered

  7. Look who a talk bout “repetitive”

    Is that the word your puppet master PROGRAMMED you to say?? The calls for you and your Chairman are REPETITIVE!!! Yet still you won’t budge. You lucky that serpent 🐍 punk out!!! Or else that NO CONFIDENCE letter would’ve gone through to the GG.

  8. Lamin go bang you like a road March cus me a nar go vote for you again. We need ABLP to win in all East and St. Luke so we can see some real progress, this guy is waste of time.

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