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A public demonstration is set to take place on Monday, February 24, in front of the Prime Minister’s Office on Queen Elizabeth Highway, as concerned citizens and business owners unite to oppose a proposed 40% tax increase.
The protest, organized under the slogan “Transparency First, Taxes Second,” calls for greater government accountability before implementing significant tax hikes.
Organizers argue that the tax increase will place an undue burden on families and businesses, driving up the cost of living without sufficient transparency in how funds are allocated.
The planned picket, scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, aims to send a strong message that economic policies should prioritize affordability and fairness.
Protest materials circulating on social media describe the tax hike as “brazen highway robbery,” urging residents to take a stand before the financial strain worsens.
Symbols of resistance, including raised fists and national flags, accompany calls for action, reinforcing the protest’s theme of unity and defiance.
With growing concerns over economic strain, protesters are urging the government to reconsider the policy and provide clear justifications for the proposed increase. Whether the demonstration will prompt government officials to engage with the protestors remains to be seen.
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Chupse!
What are we picketing for?
In response to the cheap political stunt hastily arranged by the Little Black Boy et al some day next week, I HAVE DECIDED TO FULLY SUPPORT MY PM AND WILLINGLY PAY FOR the proposed annual increase in vehicular registration fees.
I WILL PAY MY 40% before I respond favorably to any slimy spittle coming from the filthy, desperate mouths of the useless, irrelevant, lying Ugly People’s
Pantry (UPP) members.
Lrt me try again since you decided NOT to print my comment.
In light 9f the cheap political stunt being organized my that stupid “Little Black Boy”, I have decided to FULLY SUPPORT my government’s plans to increase vehicle registration fees for the purposes stated by themi will not allow myself to be manipulated by the slimy spittle coming from the filthy mouths of these useless, desperate, lying Ugly People’s Pantry (UPP) followers! Ah me say so. Now print um!
What am I missing here? Grants were given to fix roads and loans were obtained to fix roads. How’s the money from transport board spent? Ko new taxes without accountability. This administration is wicked and heartless. It’s time for them to go. We had enough of the broken promises. You have had 11 years and nothing to show but bad governance.
Who is this Gisele Isaac Puppet trying to fool? The PM has already pledged to make adjustments after having direct engagement with the public on Facebook, radio etc. The man’s accessibility is frankly something to marvel at. Gaston really nah fraid. Anyone can share their view and get a response. Leadership Matters.
Does he (Pringle) even know what he is picketing right now? Did someone send him the memo on where things stand? I can certainly understand the desperation. After the St Peter embarrassment and multiple failed events, the dying cannibalistic UPP needs something – anything for “noticement” right now.
They were hoping and praying that the PM would be inflexible. He is no Gisele Isaac – the best example of Hitler/Dictatorship in Antigua today.
Gaston Browne means well in wanting to rapidly transform the road situation and, as a result, has the humility and pragmatism to make adjustments to ensure that the greatest good can come in a way the public supports, with the lowest impact on those with the lowest income.
I also like that (unsurprisingly) there will be high accountability on the delivery of quality roads, supervised by the lenders. The money will be distributed in tranches contingent on performance, so there is no latitude underperformance. I look forward to the outcome of the next Cabinet meeting.
This is just why slavery lasted for hundreds of years. I think that a starfish would be just a little bit smart if it were given the brain of anyone of these people who are embarrassing Antiguans. It’s no wonder why our students are struggling to catch up with their Caricom counterparts regarding the CXC results. Can you imagine a ‘FAITHFUL TO IGNORANCE’ raising children?
D.GISEL ISAAC and PRINGLE are seeking relevance. Both of you hide you DAMN face. Hope Miss. Knight from the night show will join you Guys.
According to Joan remind KNIGHT to wear His DRAAZ.
People have a right to protest—licensing fee hikes should be reasonable and justified.
If the increases are too steep, the government should reconsider or phase them in gradually.
A protest shows how much this issue is affecting people. Hopefully, the government listens.
While higher fees might be necessary, they should come with better services in return.
Picketing is a strong response—hopefully, both sides can find a fair solution.
The government needs revenue, but citizens shouldn’t be overburdened.
Why you don’t picket for funds to improve your consistency rather than look wife ya ms hole.. chupz!!!
A so much kool-aid one person could drink that up to the time the government raises it’s taxes on the poor people of the society for no legitimate reason, they still don’t have an issue with the government? Make it make sense please? You chatting BS and you need fu go crawl back under the rock you came from because clearly you have to be a crab!
Ah when Antigua people going to to see that it is only the rich man’s tricks are being performed on it’s citizens? It’s just a shame, that’s all I can say to you!
Stop playing politics with people’s life and stand on principles that help everyone not some!
You just like the democrats in America, delusional!
You can’t even comment with substance, you gone in the gutter to gratify your own conscience because you’re looking for attention or something! Gwarn go picket me say and stop your ignorance! A free you get everything for free around here then? That explains a lot now! Antigua needs DOGE to come and check out the spending of our taxes here too!
You Pringle selective with certain things where is that energy for social security payments way past due. Where is the money going? Gaston wanna say no corruption going on!!
What I honestly don’t understand with all the tax increase in Antigua who is benefiting? Surly not the 2nd and 3rd class Citizens of this country… I honestly do not have a problem with the increase of taxes but if everyone is benefiting from it .. what I realize in this place is that we antiguans are all barks and no bits we just yap yap and get nothing done.. I have come to realize that we antiguans doesn’t seems to know our political right we want to always be pointing fingers at Gaston brown for doing what he is doing and not trying to deal with the Matter..just an eye opener we r the government we have the first and last say in anything mr. Brown implies if we don’t agree with something by the end of the day nothing is wrong with calling out the pm and demanding a proper explanation he is obligated to explain… what we don’t seems to realize we put him there we have the power to get rid of him if we figure he is not doing a good job and stop complaining and start doing our dam jobs as the body’s of this small island.. even small Barbuda have more back bone than we the people people..
Gaston us benefiting, multiple cars, homes, business for him and his family, all a dem bank account fat.. Gaston where is your humanity? Where’s is the cip money going? Where are the taxes going? Why you need to build such a massive house by the way? what are you trying to prove?
You’re going to lose the next election.
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