PM Urges Opposition to Cooperate in 2026, Says ‘It Cannot Always Be About Tearing Down Each Other’
Prime Minister Gaston Browne used Tuesday’s VC Bird Day ceremony to call for greater political cooperation as the country approaches 2026, telling supporters and opponents alike that national development requires unity beyond party lines.
Addressing the gathering during the wreath-laying observance, Browne said too much energy is spent on political confrontation and not enough on collaboration that advances the country.
He urged opposition figures to work with the government on shared priorities in the year ahead.
“Going into 2026, I would like to see greater cooperation and collaboration coming from our political opponents. It cannot always be about tearing down each other,” Browne said.
The Prime Minister argued that while political differences are inevitable, they should not prevent national progress. He said his administration is committed to mobilizing the “entire population,” including those who oppose the government, to move the country forward.
“Even though we have our political differences, there must come a time when we can join our efforts in order to advance our country,” he told the audience, adding that leaders alone cannot build the nation without contributions from every resident.
Browne tied his call for unity to the broader message of the ceremony, which honoured the legacy of Antigua and Barbuda’s first National Hero, Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr., and the collaborative movement that brought the nation from colonialism to statehood.
The Prime Minister’s appeal comes at a time of heightened political activity ahead of 2026, with the government and opposition frequently clashing over economic and governance issues. Browne said he hopes the coming year will see a shift toward constructive engagement.
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COOPERATION IS A TWO WAY STREET MR PRIME MINISTER.
Gaston is looking sympathy. He recognizes that the walls are closing in on him and his shenanigans from all angles. How about you make the move, to let the Judiciary do its work without political interference?
Have tongue can say just about anything to sound good. The Chief Architect of TEARING DOWN is is admonishing the Opposition about tearing down. Since you are the Chief Servant of the people you set the example for 2026
Pm I am in agreement however, you need to also deal with the opposition MP’s like they are part of the government. The government is made up of members of parliament from both the ruling administration and the opposition. No caretaker should be involved in any project in a constituency where there is a sitting MP. This means that you are using the resources of the state to push aside the parliamentarians that were voted for by the people to represent them. This shows that our system of government is undemocratic. So it’s a wise call to work together for the good of Antigua. However, I think the call for respect of the opposition members begins and ends with you as the Prime Minister.
Look at these ……
Lamin Newton- giving out contracts for road construction in All Saints East, Pringle not involved. The young man going up against Richard Lewis calling the shots in that constituency, Freeland ground breaking at Potters playground no MP Watts, Nedde in Barbuda involved in the projects ahead of Barbuda’s Sitting MP. This needs to be corrected if we are going to be truly democratic.
The grandmaster of “tearing down” opponents has spoken. This oddball Prime Minister is a sandwich 🥪 short of a picnic basket, for sure.
He speaks as though he’s never embroiled and instigated such juvenile behaviour.
Time and time again Antiguans have yearned for respectful debates inside and outside of Parliament. If people like Browne conducted himself like he does when making money in business, politics in Antigua & Barbuda would be a lot more respected.
And furthermore, you only have to witness how his supporters follows the same behaviour patterns, when anyone has a differing political viewpoint.
This so-called “truce”:won’t last long. Watch and see. Browne’s disruptive behaviour is a character flaw – its happened too many times in the past.
The guy is unhinged. He’s going to be the first to break the truce that he never really made.
How Ironic that he says this on the same day that his DCA has used a bulldozed to “Tear down” another indigenous Antiguans small business, one which I made to understand was assisting with community projects???!!!! Secondly, I may not be the brightest bulb in the pack, but can one of his choir birds explain……there is a multimillion dollar scheme to defraud Govt which we can just overlook and move on but a minor breech which could easily have been resolved with common decency and dialogue you use the full strength of the law?? How is it that DCA has not gone and bulldozed the Syrians properties out North….several of which are in CLEAR breach of the covenants?? Fair is Fair …..we are ALL citizens of this fair land.
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