Prime Minister Fires Back After UPP Rallies Behind Parker
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has escalated his public criticism of United Progressive Party Senator Malaka Parker, responding to a party statement defending her by questioning her judgment and personal choices.
The latest exchange unfolded Monday on social media after the UPP and its Women’s Forum issued a statement condemning comments Browne had made about Parker following the arrest of her partner, Dean Robert Gould, in connection with a major cannabis seizure at V.C. Bird International Airport.
In a Facebook post, Browne wrote: “Malaka Parker – When you, as an MP and mother of three girls, choose to cohabit with a known convicted pedophile and narcotics trafficker; it defines your judgement, character and values. Respond to that!!”
The post came hours after the UPP released a statement expressing support for Parker and accusing the prime minister of attempting to link her to alleged criminal activity despite no law-enforcement agency naming her as a suspect.
“The United Progressive Party (UPP) and its Women’s Forum affirm their support for Senator Malaka Parker and condemn the prejudicial words and actions of Prime Minister Gaston Browne,” the statement said.
The opposition party argued that Browne’s earlier comments could be interpreted as an attempt to influence public opinion and damage Parker’s reputation. It also accused the prime minister of applying double standards in his response to allegations involving political figures.
“Law-enforcement authorities had not announced any involvement by Senator Parker,” the statement said. “Therefore, the prime minister’s actions can be construed only as a deliberate effort to influence the Police and to taint Senator Parker’s character.”
The UPP further accused Browne of hypocrisy, citing his response to other controversies involving individuals associated with his administration.
Browne’s latest remarks shifted the focus of the dispute away from the ongoing drug investigation and toward Parker’s relationship with Gould, whom the prime minister described as a convicted sex offender and narcotics trafficker.
Gould, who is Parker’s partner and campaign manager, was detained after authorities reportedly discovered nearly 60 pounds of suspected cannabis in luggage arriving on a flight from the United States. Police investigations are ongoing, and no conviction has been secured in relation to the latest allegations.
The political confrontation has generated significant discussion on social media, with supporters of both parties weighing in on the dispute.
Parker had not publicly responded to Browne’s latest comments up to press time.
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That is not Malaka. That is AI Fake picture!!!! Awaiting a statement from Pringle who appointed her to the Senate.
His lifestyle makes it easy for her to live comfortably. Trips, vacations, pants suits etc etc etc
Not so easy to walk away from all that. Senate salary not big enough.
I can recall during the run-up to the last General Election. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announcing to the electorate and he dawg, that he wanted better much conduct from politicians of both parties!
WHAT HAPPEN WID DAT???
Our Spanish speaking Antiguans must be apoplected with rage and foreboding for voting ABLP and ask:
“Quizás Asot Michael tenía razón sombre Gastón…”
Second language Translation 😉:
“Maybe Asot Michael was right about Gaston…”
Did you scold Dwayne after he was caught at the post office clearing dope or did you make him a part of your Cabinet?
Look at Brixtonian he can’t even see anything wrong with his party….He just there saying but Gaston but Gaston but Gaston but Gaston….IF UPP was at the helm he would still be saying but Gaston but Gaston…..SICKENING!!!
I note with intrigue @this world, that you didn’t mention that what I said was incorrect???
ABLP supporters have NEVER responded to what I’ve actually written.
Being untutored must be a real burden… Where’s Dr Dave Ray when you need a decent and constructive ABLP response.
I MISS HE 🤣🤣🤣
Nobody should take BRIXTONIAN serious. He supports LOSERS. MALAKA PARKER should be REMOVED from the Senate
BRIXTONIAN is an AR####HOLE.
GASTON BROWNE,YOU OF ALL PEOPLE TRYING TO CORRECT MALAKA PARKER.IT IS LIKE SATAN TRYING TO CORRECT SINNERS.ARE YOU A WOMAN BEATER? DO YOU STILL BLACK UP WOMEN EYES? I LIVED IN THE VILLA AREA MANY MOONS AGO.I KNOW WHY I ASKED THOSE QUESTIONS.DID MALAKA PARKER COMMITTED A CRIME? DID YOU COMMITTED A CRIME? WHEN YOUR BROTHER RAPED A WOMAN AND WAS SENTENCED TO 1735.THINK BEFORE YOU RUN YOUR BIG HITLER LOOKING MOUTH.MY MESSAGE TO YOU,STOP BEATING WOMEN.IS THAT GOAT STILL FEASTING IN THAT GARDEN?
GASTON,IT IS ME AGAIN.A MEMBER OF YOUR POLITICAL TREAM WORKING IN YOUR OFFICE AS A JUNIOR MINISTER.HE DROVE SOMEONE TO THE POST OFFICE TO COLLECT A PARCEL.THE PARCEL CONTAINED DRUGS.WAS THAT DRIVER GUILTY OF A CRIME? YOU DID NOT UTTER ONE WORD,THEN. IS IT OKAY FOR LABOR PARTY PEOPLE TO BREAK LAWS AND GET AWAY WITH IT. HOWEVER,THE SAME IS NOT APPLIED TO NON LABOR PARTY SUPPORTERS.
As embarrassing as these things are, legally and ethically, a person cannot be blamed or held criminally responsible for a partner or a relative’s crime. Culpability is strictly individual. The law punishes only the person who committed the offense and does not recognize “guilt by association. If this was the case, a certain brother would have found himself in trouble when his brother was convicted of rape. In modern jurisprudence, including in Antigua and Barbuda, criminal liability is strictly personal. Family members cannot be charged, convicted, or imprisoned for a relative’s crime unless they directly assisted, planned, or covered up the offense as an accessory or an accomplice. It is just sad that we have become so personal and bitter about everything.
The PM is correct with this one. It’s a simple matter.. This is exactly how it would play out in first world countries. Read the story about the Prince step son and jail.
When in politics walk good.
@SHANE, at least I have one …🍑
Not gonna try and influence any ongoing criminal case, but if this is about politics, the entire lot needs to go..the entire laundry mat, including Miss Parker.
They all have been compromised and have let Antigua down, every last one of them. Look where Antigua is today, and it’s because of the leading party and the opposition alike. From lack of speaking up and standing with a spine, to the terrible and corrupt leadership of the leading party.
So yes, they all need a wash a rinse..please..
I hold no punches..the state and trajectory of Antigua cannot afford any more standing on the side right now..the future is too damn important for our young. Everyone of you’ll lackadaisical and inept bastards should be put to the side.
Wait! No body can’t be so hypocritical. One of your MP’s when he was a senator ,accompanied a childhood friend to clear a parcel at the post office ,and when he realized the custom officer detected Marijuana was in the packaged ,he ran back to his vehicle and left the scene .Then made a public statement saying ” he went to make arrangements with the post master general to help a childhood friend clear a package”. The hold drug bust was swept under the rug. The same MP it is alleged his family had to pay $10,000. to a mother for the molestation of her under age daughter. Old people say ” don’t throw stones, if you live in a glass house”. Antigua is a strange place.
Brix in many ways reminds me of Parker. She will attack someone for a small infraction but then ignores the major infractions of her intimate partner. Does not matter to her that she puts others at risk by doing so. Her greed for power, prevents her from being honest. One day she says UPP dirty. the next thing she back in bed with them yet things changed for the worst. Like Brix, she has no moral integrity.
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Listen I beg you all to give Malaka Parker a break. She is now the shining star and saviour for the UPP. What a shame.
Brixy boy u nah tried of coming on here acting like a bitter baby mama who seems to cant accept the fact the baby daddy moved on without u. It must be hard for u to accept your party got a royal ass whopping in the last election but damn man u are beyond delusional now. Honestly it seems like u have a sick obsession with Gaston Browne. Come on man let it go. There is more to life that refreshing ANR pages and continue to lament about your one side crush Gaston. Go touch some grass man.
@Shane: You have said,that Parker should be removed from the Senate.Why should she be removed? What crimes did she commit? Based on your argument.Gaston Browne should be removed from Office. He is friends with that man from Global Bank of Commerce.You are known by the company you keep.What has become of Global Bank and its customers money?
This is going to be a first for me.
Mr PM you are 100 percent correct on this one.
The UPP should not have responded, because it has nothing to do with them.
I agree with you fully it shows very poor judgment on the part of Ms.Parker. For her to be involved with such a person. Certainly it’s a personal choice, and it’s her right so to do. But when you make such a bold choice to be involved with a convicted sex offender, and suspected drug trafficker then you should be prepared for the consequences of those actions
My thoughts, very poor judgment on her part.
I will bet any money she’s regretting those actions right now..
RED TILL ME DEAD, someone has to hold YOUR Prime Minister to account. People like you cannot stand an alternative viewpoint and rely on untutored name calling, when all I enjoy is bringing the FACTS to these ANR threads.
Try counteracting what I write, and stay on topic.
If YOUR Prime Minister is so good, then tell the rest of us why?
The criticism comes very easily because he constantly trips up on the things he’s said in the past. He’s so easy to pull apart…
Continue to have a blessed day my brotha. Because I know I will 🙏🏾
The UPP is trying to show solidarity, strength and togetherness, by first walking out of the senate,, on a subject they knew was correct, and now quickly coming out and supporting one of their own on a highly questionable subject.
Law enforcement are not as naive as we think when it comes to them knowing who’s who in the smuggling game in Antigua & Barbuda.
This investigation from the confiscation of the marijuana was probably in motion for sometime now and the time is right to embarrass Parker through her partner.
@RED TILL ME DEAD June 15, 2026 At 4:03 pm
LOL One Point
The perception is palpable…
Gaston alphanso brown the convict what do you have to say about your six year frienship with covicted money launderer Alex naim Saab Moran. Who is now facing more charges in the US
I look forward to the day, the hour and the minute when the likes of @Less We Forget and @RED TILL ME DEAD can respond to what I’ve actually said, and stay on topic instead of distracting ANR readers with their dull HEBETATES…
Figure out dat one?
And here’s a clue, it’s not Antiguans Spanish speaking second language 🤣
Stay on topic LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣 Brixy biy have u taken two seconds from refreshing ANR pages to look into the mirror. Everything for u is Gaston Browne Gaston Browne Gaston Browne. U are worst than a high school girl with a crush. The obsession is real. For all we know there is a mini shrine in your house dedicated to Gaston Browne. Unlike u sir, I exist IRL (in real life). I certainly fave way more important things to do with my time….but carry on u obsess fool in love. U have three at lease 3 more years of bitching and bellyaching. Carry on baby mama.
And btw all this Gaston Brown deflection does not change the fact Malakia Parker has absolutely NO STANDARDS. Image wanting to be an advocate for young women but still being in a relationship with a CONVICYED PEDOPHILE. #hypocrite
SHANE YOU CAN’T WALK IN NA MALAKA SHOES
WHY YOU DON’T GO AND
BULL G B
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