GOVERNMENT OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of the Prime Minister
18th March 2025
Press statement
From the
Hon Gaston Browne
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
Re: Alfa Nero Sale
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I refer to the controversy that has arisen over the sale of the Alfa Nero by the Government
of Antigua & Barbuda, and the disposition of the sales proceeds.
I will be perfectly clear about this.
The Alfa Nero was sold by the Government through an entirely lawful and transparent
process for a total sales price of US$ 40 million. This was publicly reported, and it was
documented before the High Court in Antigua.
Every dollar received, and every dollar expended, have been publicly accounted for. I
am today releasing an accounting in a form that can be clearly and easily understood by
all interested parties. The same information was previously provided to the High Court.The Government has nothing to hide. In fact, it invites and welcomes public scrutiny of
this transaction in all its aspects. I trust this public disclosure will put an end to the false
accusations that have been made by unscrupulous persons attempting to further their
own selfish interests.
I refer, in particular, to statements that were made by on behalf of Yulia Guryeva-
Motlokhov, the daughter of a Russian oligarch who is sanctioned by the US, UK and EU,
among others. She has falsely claimed in our courts that she had an entitlement to the
Alfa Nero in order to claim for herself the sales proceeds and damages and rob the people
of Antigua & Barbuda of these public benefits. This alleged entitlement to the vessel was
vigorously opposed by the legal team which represented the State.
She and her attorneys have made scandalous, malicious and entirely false accusations
in order to further her illicit ends. The principal targets of her defamatory comments have
been myself, and members of my family. There is not a grain of truth to any of these
attacks on my, or my family’s integrity.
It is apparent that Ms Guryeva-Motlokhov has not acted alone, but in cahoots with
desperate political opponents here in Antigua, who have previously raised some of these
stale fabrications, which have already proven to be false.
I will not be deterred by this smear campaign against me. I have always been an advocate
and practitioner of good governance, and I will continue to govern our country with the
highest standard of integrity.
I am currently discussing with my attorneys, in Antigua and the United States, the legal
remedies available to me as a result of the libelous statements and other wrongs that
have been committed against me and my family.
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It’s not a controversy, its a Deposition in preparation for two lawsuits, maybe thee.
Its much more serious that s controversy.
When you loose in court is it your intention to blame the opposition?
It’s not a controversy, its a Deposition in preparation for two lawsuits, maybe thee.
Its much more serious than a controversy.
When you loose in court is it your intention to blame the opposition?
Mr. Prime Minister this is a legal case not a political rally.
Everything you write will be used against you in Court.
Does the Office ofThe Prime Minister have a General Council?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Alfa Nero was sold in secrecy about six months ago.
Calls for transparency went unheeded.
How was the sale price arrived at?
How was the buyer found?
Unlike the previous attempts of an unscrupulous auction the sale on this occasion was to a hand picked buyer.
Did it have to take court action for us to know how things went?
Why?
Is this a recent video, AI or something from the past?
How is it that suddenly a video is surfacing of Gaston Browne with the alleged buyer?
Is it the norm for video recordings of everyone who visits the office of the PeeeeeeeeeM?
Why was this one videographed?
What is the rational for recording this visit to the prime minister?
Ah wah ya!
Ah now e sweet!😆
Sue, sue, sue,
Pixie!
You should be scared 😱
Better have accountability with receipts 😤
I would like to read government defends it’s nonpayment and integrity of building it owes 8 million to.
Look Antigua a one big Cartoon country. D citizens asked for transparency n none come. Now look ya. One big duty joke. D PM a shit in he boots now. Let’s see who is the bigger dawg. Lmfao!!!
Gaston is trying political stunts. The truth will come out. Rip gaston
Same thing Allen Sanford said when he was steeling $8bil, when the feds came down on him.. 😂. He cry innocence to the T.
Too late Mr PM. Many on here were asking for disclosure and were vehemently warning that you should give back the boat and just fine the man the fees you spent for the upkeep,and if he doesn’t agree to that, then you move forward in confiscating the boat, but no, we were ignored and kept in the dark, and here you are now talking about “integrity”.
Your cries are too late,two years too late.
How is the Russian lady trying to rob the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda when from what was published none of the monies were used to do anything for us the people? No roads no nothing. Miss me with the B.S. If is one thing what stays in the dark must come to light. We were never told who purchased the vessel until AP published their article so why the secretcy?
We knew that he was going to talk. They made all these clandestine deals with all kinds of unscrupulous people in very expensive suits and then tell us that the details cannot be disclosed. He slammed into opposition members and anyone else who had the courage to demand answers and now he’s singing like a nightingale. Don’t drag us into your confusion . It’s all about you and your circle; not about Antigua/Barbuda, so go your sorry way. You are being ignored right now. We want you to present what was asked for. For the past few days none of your bottom feeders has come to your defense. Is it a case that they don’t believe you or they are running scared? Either way, they are all deserting you.