— Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Friday accused opposition figures Jamale Pringle and Harold Lovell of being linked to the circulation of what he described as “clandestine” campaign material targeting LGBTQ voters ahead of the general election.
In a social media post, Browne wrote: “Comrade Washie, Stansha et al; look at what Pringle and Lovell are circulating clandestinely. Calling upon all ma LGBTQIA peeps to drive your vote in dem neck on Election Day.”
The post featured a brightly coloured graphic showing two men kissing, styled to resemble Browne and Kendra Beazer. The image appears to be digitally created rather than a real photograph.
Set against a rainbow backdrop with heart symbols, the graphic includes prominent slogans such as “LOVE & UNITY BRING US TOGETHER” and “Make Room for Everyone in Barbuda.” Additional text promotes support for same-sex marriage in churches and calls for unity “as one family under God,” ending with the line: “Barbuda welcome everyone, all a we is family!”
Browne did not provide evidence in the post to support his claim that the material originated from or was being distributed by opposition figures.
There was no immediate response from Pringle or Lovell to the allegation.
The emergence of the image and Browne’s comments come as campaigning intensifies ahead of the election, with parties seeking to mobilise support across key voter groups.
Issues surrounding LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage, remain sensitive in Antigua and Barbuda, where public opinion is often divided and political actors have historically approached the topic cautiously.
It was not immediately clear who created the image or how widely it has been circulated beyond social media platforms.
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Miss Knight must be smiling 😃
I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if the complainant is the perpetrator. He’s seeking ‘noticement’ and empathy. Just notice how he’s usually joyful whenever he’s speaking about his anti-man friend. Harold Lovell really lives in this man’s head.
Well Gaston you love to throw stones .. pearl FOOTS IN YOUR BUTTOM …. Any way, As the time runs out, we must take heed of this blitz the ABLP is pushing. This blitz shouldn’t even be necessary—if they had been doing their jobs from the start, we wouldn’t need this rushed, intense effort now. When they rely on a blitz, it’s a sign of fear—big bulletin boards all over the streets of Antigua, splashed with their message. They’re trying to outspend, not outdo. This isn’t about more ads—it’s about doing the work. The roads should already be repaired; the water should already be flowing. And we should be able to get our visas, go about our lives, but instead, the CIP program has left us compromised. It didn’t help the little man—it just funneled money into their own circle, while we saw nothing. And don’t even get me started on the boat sale, with its enormous kickbacks. Let this be a wake-up call. Don’t fall for the mirage. This blitz is a desperate move—selfish, short-sighted—and if they really cared about the country, they would have performed from day one, giving the people a fair chance to choose. Instead, they called this election early—two and a half years ahead—showing their desperation, their self-interest. So, don’t be fooled—this is about them, not us. Let the people decide, and don’t drink the Kool-Aid. The blitz should never have been needed—because the job should have been done from the beginning.
Dis one yah bun Maria. Gaston is pulling out all the stops from his closet. He’s now looking sympathy from the LQGBTP😀
Reverse psychology have Gaston driving himself crazy.
Me done know Alp playbook of desperation so long that I can declare that this is an ALP stunt engineered by Gaston advisers to get the anti man and lesbian votes.
Gaston just stop you tricks for sympathy votes.
I am sorry but I am now convinced that all these ignorance being blamed on the Opposition is false. I have noticed them n I have not seen them play dirty politics to all that the givernment tried to rope them in. These things are mostly done by the ALP Party. Whoever is doing this needs to stop it n play fair game. This is embarassng now. Point blank. Someone in labour behind all of these things. The Govia letter etc. U guys say U have the election so why U fighting so hard now. I am so disgusting with these tactics n very much ashamed of how this blessed land is turning into. Pure BS ging on in the country right now!!!
I am so glad this country nah much Gay ppl yah. Bullshit this now. Labour r u need fu tap coming up with these ignorance n play fair game. The Opposition don’t play this kind of dirty politics. We see n know this cause we live here
I am not gay but this is very sad, sick and nasty. This is what happens when you start slinging mud. It needs to stop.
Smh I dnt have lesbian an gays but where the church concerned go married them else where not in the church of the lord
UPP Politicians: QUICK MORE BULLETS…..
UPP Assistant: SORRY GUYS WE GOT NOTHING WE HAD VERY LIMITED SUPPLY..WE
ARE NOT READY!!!……AHHH!!!!!!
UPP Politicians: OH SHIT WE ARE DESPERATE LETS MAKE UP SOME BULLSHIT
NOW!!! AMM AMM LEMME SEEE…YES!!! KENDRA WILL MAKE
BARBUDA GAY!!! YES LETS RUN WITH THAT….
SMH….DESPERATE!!!
Come on Gaston I know you did this to look votes from that type a people, Alp always does these things for sympathy, Kendra should a put you in your place.
Old Alp trucks when the election swing going against them
Come on Gaston I know you did this to look votes from that type a people, Alp always does these things for sympathy, Kendra should a put you in your place.
Old Alp tricks when the election swing going against them
When Kendra done have his fete at martello tower he can wipe he foot and leave he and the barbudans that join him, because Gaston sell that to white foreigners too, so the buffer zone laws will be pass in parliament if he win again and barbudans wouldn’t be able to go back there.
If this Lawless Party loses the Election, there’s bound to be a riot. Everything about their nasty game says that they will never accept defeat; especially since they have spent this enormous amount of money on campaigning and buying votes.
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