Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle is advocating that a new mode of governance – one that is more inclusive of the people – be adopted for Antigua and Barbuda.
Speaking to parliamentary practice, Pringle says it has become common for the Government to pass laws without consultation with the wider community.
However, he believes the people should be a part of the decision-making process, especially when it comes to legislation that direct impacts how they live.
The way in which the Browne Administration hurries a Bill through the Parliament in a single sitting serves no useful purpose, the Opposition Leader notes.
It often turns out to be a waste of time, he adds, since, in many cases, the Bill has to be returned to Parliament for amendment – which could have been avoided if there had been prior consultations.
House Speaker Sir Gerald Watt has warned the Government against rushing Bills through the Lower House and tabling certain legislation without public consultations.
One such example is the recent Bill to establish a sex offenders registry. Following the debate, the matter had to be sent to a Special Committee of the House for review, along with public consultations and the input of the Bar Association and other civil-society bodies.
In this case Watt, as well as Barbuda MP Trevor Walker, was concerned that the Government could be breaching people’s constitutional rights and therefore risk being sued.– REAL NEWS
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Pringle, you’re absolutely correct! Here’s hoping, that this will be a policy with the next Ruling Arm of the Government, the UPP.
#No #Promises!
A promise is a comfort to a fool. So, just do it!
oh you still alive? Sandals offering a Reading Program to school children. You, Franz and Pearl ought to take advantage of that opportunity. You should be “GREATFUL” for it.
Hang in there. LoveLIE soon gone. Then you, Richard “BULLY BEEF” Lewis and Damani can breahte a sigh of relief and plot the next step for the flunked UPP brought on by Harold LoveLIE.
I agree with Mr Jamale Pringle, whoever wins the next General Election, the citizens of Antigua must be involved in the consultation process on governance.
By the way, I haven’t heard head nor tail from our obdurate Prime Minister in recent times – Whey him dey?
Is he preparing for the election? Or putting together an economic package to help the citizens of Antigua cope with the high cost of living? Maybe he’s briefing his cabinet on how he’s going to tackle the rising crime rate?
OR HAS HE LEFT THE COUNTRY AGAIN?
WHEY HIM DEY 🥸 …?
After the last polls they have put him on a time out. Sent to the corner with his hands raised.
@Brixtonian … what does your alias represent … are you British … want to be British or LGBTQ… just asking .. name Brix tonian could be very suggestive… Brix(hard) Tonain(cucumber) … u girls love to push your narrative subliminally… look like you are always on Lovell’s pipe .. oh i got it u are a good smoker
Here’s another clown who doesn’t know how to debate or conduct himself in a constructive manner.
AS THE WELL VERSED AND EDUCATED KNOW, THAT SWEARING AND CUSSING IS THE LAST REFUGE OF THE UNEDUCATED, IGNORANT, THE UNACCOMPLISHED AND THE ILLITERATE @ Curious …
Declaration by Baldwin “ASHE LIED” Spencer:
“The UPP as a party and as a government HAS FALLEN from time to time. We have made some mistakes. I clearly recall that WE ERRED IN THE MANNER IN WHICH THE VOLUNTARY SEPARATION POLICY FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE WAS IMPLEMENTED SOME YEARS AGO. WE LOST SOME OF OUR BEST TEACHERS, NURSES, MANAGERS, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, AGRICULTURAL EXPERTS & A RANGE OF OTHER PROFESSIONALS FROM THE PUBLIC SECTOR. We have not always taken the time to fully explain all our policies and programs to the people so that they know HOW THESE MEASURE IMPACT THEIR LIVES. So brothers and sisters WE HAVE STUMBLED.”
“inclusive”???? more like EXCLUSIVE!!
EXCLUDE Cortwright Marshall AFTER unveiling him as the candidate
Gisele EXCLUDE Pringle from her speech at the church service right after he was sworn in
EXCLUDE Chanlah from any ministry n relegate him to Junior minister
EXCLUDE 90 PORT WORKERS from eating bread
EXCLUDE the youth from playing field with the Can’t Park
EXCLUDE the economy with FAILED WORLD CUP attempt
EXCLUDE Barbuda from progress by not bringing any project to the island
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