In a pointed address at today’s National Thanksgiving Service, Prime Minister Gaston Browne drew attention to the absence of senior opposition leaders, emphasizing the non-political nature of the event.
The Prime Minister stressed that the service is a national occasion for gratitude, expressing concern over the opposition’s decision not to participate.
“I cannot help but notice that the senior leadership of the opposition is missing from the service and not seeking to descend into politics,” Prime Minister Browne remarked. His statement underscored a desire for a united front during the important National Thanksgiving Service, emphasizing that the occasion transcends political divisions.
While acknowledging the significance of the event, Prime Minister Browne called on all members of parliament, irrespective of political affiliation, to actively partake in the celebration.
“I believe that all senior public servants, as well as members of parliament on both sides of the aisle, have a responsibility to be here to celebrate this most important event in which we all gather to give thanks,” he asserted.
In an effort to encourage opposition participation in the future, Prime Minister Browne proposed a collaborative approach to the organization of the National Thanksgiving Service.
“From next year, this service should be under the auspices of the cabinet and the leader of the opposition. It must be inclusive; we cannot divide over such an important national event in which we give thanks to God,” he declared.
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@ Gaston
Did you include them in the over 40 contingent to King Charles investiture when ordinary citizens like the Accountant General etc were taken along for an ‘expensive joy ride’? You bunch of hypocrites – national unity should not only be expressed verbally BUT IN DEED!
I wonder about the opposition not getting invited to King Charles ceremony and whether or not the blame should fall squarely on the palace representative, the Governor General. If folks are not just paying lip service to democracy; the opposition leader ought to have been a part of the Antigua & Barbuda delegation.
Mr PM, maybe the general population doesn’t have as much to be thankful for as you and your cabinet of Sur’s. They can be thankful for the few blessing they have anywhere they choose. You can’t force people to be in your presence.
@ Antiguan
Amen- and what a stench!
Gaston Browne,other than those who indulge with your bull-chit.Who else would want to be seen with you.NATIONAL SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING IS JUST THAT,MERE WORDS. SO WHEN IS THE SO CALLED FREE CONCERT,PAID FOR BY THE PEOPLE.
@ Gaston Browne
Psalms 1 came to my heart after reading this article. I hope the Shepherd of the church ⛪️ was discerning and delivered you from your childhood traumas, abuse, rejection, anger, bad mind and every unclean spirits especially the spirit of MAMMON.
You should’ve been looking for God not man.
This is not a National Service.
This is an arrangement between gaston and his friend.
Was there consultation with the Opposition about this? Of course not.
Why does the service have to take place at one church? Oh, it’s gaston friend church.
The Opposition right not to go. I will never go to one of these gatherings unless it is truly National.
Also the same respect in parliament. Like the 2022 budget presentation and debate , the increase ABST and ALPHA NERO bills .
What a clown! Calling for opposition support when he deems it fit to serve his twisted purpose and treating them like rejects and not equals in the house of parliament.
What was this “Thanksgiving ” thing about? Thanksgiving for what, imposing all kinds of hardships on the populace because his incompetent, compromised @$$$ won’t collect 50% of the ABST from his apple cart? Kudos UPP.
Stay as far away as you can from this clown. Let the greedy dogs who eat at the troughs continue to kiss up to him. Let the,”den of thieves and whores” (not my words) continue to inflate his delusional ego.
Why did he not show up at the vigil for the Africans HE brought here, and is totally responsible for their demise?
Avoid this DAWG like you would one infested with rabies.
Show up for what,and giving thanks to who?
God does not accept gift of thanksgiving from corrupt mean, and 🍓🍑 from the poisonous tree.
So it must be the Devil himself they giving thanks to, certainly not God.
Bunch of crooks.
*CURRUPT MEN*
Sorry.
Everything ABLP does is about politics, and they do nothing unless it benefits them politically.
Anybody who can’t see this is an IDIOT and it’s a pity that they have so far as to invoke the name of GOD.
@ Zackie
Never a truer word spoken. Every single thing they do is about politics and you are absolutely correct, ”they do nothing unless it benefits them politically”.
This guy is so infuriated when he hears preachers who exalt God and condemn the money-gluttons. He refers to them as charlatans, when infact, that word befits him. He is Satan incarnate.
Was the opposite given an invitation to speak? I guess we can be thankful for being alive. Gaston has praised the pastor in the past and likewise the pastor lavished him with praise. Is the service being kept there to raise money for the church? Maybe he should rotate the venue as there are a lot of churches in Antigua.
I WILL ATTEND IF PASTOR JACKSON IS SPEAKING, HE KNOWS HOW TO CALL-OUT THOSE DEMONS IN GORVERNMENT. DEM FRAID HE BAD BAD
I WILL ATTEND IF PASTOR JACKSON IS SPEAKING, HE KNOWS HOW TO CALL-OUT THOSE DEMONS IN GOVERNMENT. DEM FRAID HE BAD BAD
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