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It is with deep shock and sadness that I learned earlier today of the untimely passing of Asot Michael, member of Parliament for St Peter.
The death of Asot Michael is a profound loss to his family, friends, and constituents. On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I extend my sincere condolences to his son, Nigel; his sisters, Marie-Therese and Soriah; his extended family; and the many friends who are grieving his loss.
Asot Michael began his service to our nation after returning from studying abroad nearly three decades ago.
He served under the Honourable Lester Bird as Chief of Staff, later becoming Minister of Public Works. He was elected to Parliament in 2004 on the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) ticket.
During the ABLP’s ten years in Opposition in Parliament, he worked diligently with me and others to return the ABLP to government in 2014.
After our victory in the 2014 general elections, I appointed him as a Minister in our administration.
Although our relationship became strained for a period and his formal association with the party ended, he maintained his interest in the political life of the country, contesting the 2023 general elections as an independent candidate and was re-elected as the Independent Member of Parliament for St. Peter.
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Earlier this year, we reconnected, and I welcomed him as a friend and colleague.
We shared several occasions together in recent months, including the opening of the new Barbuda Airport. His most recent visit to my office was just last week, where we discussed a number of issues with a shared commitment to the betterment of our nation.
Despite our differences, I regarded him as a brother. Therefore, I am especially saddened and disturbed by the tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. I pledge that our government will provide all necessary resources to the Royal Police Force to ensure a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice.
May his soul rest in peace.
Honourable Gaston Browne, M.P.
Prime Minister
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I want see the picture when you nearly tump he dung. Thats the real picture not this one yah.
Fine words of condolences indeed, but why the absence of some sort of live video messaging?
Antiguans need to witness our Prime Minister’s facial expressions, a genuine tone that conveys grief for a former ABLP member; and not forgetting that he was a close friend and colleague, and Asot Michael’s family, close friends and associates would expect nothing else from the Prime Minister.
WHAT A TERRIBLE DAY FOR OUR COUNTRY.
Condolences 🙏🏿
Chupes can u not be a Gaston Browne hater for on day especially a very sad and somber day like today. The late MP was not someone I was very fond of especially from a personal experience I had with him but even I was shocked and sadden from the tragic news of gus demise. Just express your condolences and keep it moving nah man sheesh
We pray and hope that our Prime Minister as the statesman of our nation, goes on national television and honour the life and long standing service of a citizen that served his country in extraordinarily ways and for a long period of time. No matter flaws that all humans and governments have. Also in this address to the nation that is shocked and mourning the untimely death of a Member of Parliament, Senator Asot Michael, RIP; Prime Minister Brown should also mention the serious matter of crime that is being addressed and that has reached near to home-government with this case. In our small and thriving twin-islands nation, this is proper and expected national and internationally.
Oh this is so sweet and I’m happy to know that Gaston Brown feels so about his brother asot… May soul rest in peace
and totally I think all together they should look into the security guard now check him out it’s impossible to have a security guard and people passing through and through freely something is not right I think all together they should look into it
HEY SO FINALLY THEY GET TO KILL THIS MAN THEY’VE BEEN TRYING FOR SO LONG BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY AND KNOWING HE’S A GOOD MAN AND A BETTER MAN TRUST ME ANTIGUA NEEDED A MAN LIKE HIM BUT WHY NOW NO HE WOULD HAVE WON THAT ELECTION 0
Well said Lynn, addressing the nation and a former ABLP colleague is the least our Prime Minister can do, especially as it seems, a murder has now taken place according to the Police Commissioner Attlee Rodney.
A truly terrible day for our democracy and country.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot….Condoleneces to his family and friends. There is a time
Ok lets deal with the reality now. I have given my condolences to the family and indicated that Asot was either a friend or a foe. No middle road. But now we have to deal with the politics of things. This seat is now free and the bi-elections need to be held I believe in ninety days. Please correct me if I’m wrong. Can the UPP at this stage mount a campaign when their candidate from 2023 is no longer in the race. I mean Rawdon has been working although Asot was the representative, but Harriette was totally nowhere to be seen. I would therefore predict an easy win for the ABLP. This will take their parliamentary seats to ten(10). I would say when that happens it would be easier for the ABLP to hold the next bi-election in St, Phillip North and give Robin his well deserved retirement. it would make no big different if the ABLP win or lose this seat. They would not lose the majority in parliament. I mean, the UPP wished for the death of this man and now they got the death of another man. And they are not even ready. Be careful what you wish for?
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