PM Browne Defends Barbuda Airport Facilities Amid Discrimination Claims by DeFreitas

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PM Browne Defends Barbuda Airport Facilities Amid Discrimination Claims by DeFreitas

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has refuted opposition member Franz DeFreitas’s claims of discrimination at the new Barbuda International Airport, asserting that there is “no discrimination taking place.”

Browne explained that the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) terminal, which serves high-net-worth individuals, was privately built and funded by PLH for the comfort of its guests.

He further noted that any traveler, including DeFreitas, could access the FBO services if they arrived by private jet and paid the required fees.

Browne’s response came after DeFreitas criticized the airport’s temporary facility for local travelers, arguing that the stark contrast with the FBO terminal constituted unfair treatment.

Browne clarified that while the current setup for locals is indeed temporary, plans are already underway for a permanent arrivals and departures terminal and a runway expansion to accommodate larger commercial aircraft.

He highlighted that lounges, such as those offered in the FBO, are standard features in international airports to cater to business and first-class travelers, offering amenities like complimentary food, Wi-Fi, and private workspaces.

The exchange has sparked public debate over whether local travelers are receiving equitable treatment at the airport, with some community members calling for enhanced facilities for the general public.

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  1. You expect Franz to pay to get to Barbuda on a private jet? Franz is so dumb. Franz is so dumb. Franz is a volunteer at a credit union and two weeks ago he said Antigua does not have legislation governing credit union. You aint see this man aint know he …from he elbow.

  2. franz is G-R-E-A-T-F-U-L for his likkle minimum wage job at Rubbish Radio. 30 years spent in ‘Merica with nothing to show, except BANKRUPTCY!!!

    What a clown and “WASTE MAN”

    Missa Derrick must be rolling over in his grave to see what has become of his radio station

  3. All last week he in New York by Penn Station using the FREE internet to be on Zoom with Chameleon Paul on the disturber This man has taken his cheapness at another level.

  4. BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS!
    Gaston this type of arrangement will simply make it much, much easier for Dope and contraband smugglers to those involved, in human trafficking to move their cargo around.

  5. You hear what the red fanatics will say to appease their boss Gaston, and tell you the truth Gaston don’t share their views, just let Franz fall out with UPP, and you will hear Gaston celebrate Franz for his gymnastics semantics ability, his great intelligence and oratory skills which are on par with damani tabor, didn’t he tried his best to get the well articulated tabor to come over, you supporters don’t understand politics, your psycho support for red or blue party is sickening, you all leave the ideological permutations to politicians please because it’s sounds unintelligible.

  6. Franz is not dumb. All of you are! You said this is an International airport but to be treated internationally, one must arrive as an FBO??? Idiots, make it make sense. Gaston all but admitted that this in an FBO, with a little thing tacked on for the locals. If you guys did not have yours heads so far up Gaston’s read, the foolishness would be visible to you.

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