Trevor Walker Urges Political Maturity, Jokes About “Brown Paper Bag” Episode in Tribute to Sir Robin
Trevor Walker on Wednesday paid tribute to Sir Robin Yearwood for his 50 years of uninterrupted parliamentary service, while cautioning that rising political polarization could damage the next generation of leaders.
Speaking during a special sitting of Parliament to honor the St. Philip’s North representative, Walker said politics “is not for the faint-hearted” and requires maturity and tenacity to withstand personal attacks.
“If you’re not mature enough, you’re not going to last,” Walker said, adding that members must be able to leave heated exchanges in the chamber behind and avoid carrying them into personal relationships outside.
He warned that the increasingly polarized tone of politics on both sides could discourage young people from entering public life.
Walker described Sir Robin’s 50-year tenure as a “seminal moment” in the nation’s history, noting that few in the chamber would live to see such a milestone repeated.
He said the achievement transcended party lines and deserved national recognition, regardless of political differences.
At one point, Walker drew laughter in the chamber when he referenced a highly publicized past exchange in which Sir Robin had accused him of receiving a brown paper bag containing cash. Walker suggested he had forgiven the veteran lawmaker for the allegation, underscoring his broader message that political clashes should not become permanent personal grievances.
Walker said that despite receiving “blows” inside the House, he has remained committed to attending Parliament and engaging colleagues across the aisle.
“Coming here requires maturity,” he said, urging aspiring politicians to understand that sharp rhetoric in debate should never become personal hostility.
He concluded by congratulating Sir Robin on what he called an extraordinary accomplishment and described the day as one of the rare moments when the House stood in unison in recognition of service.
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Robin would have to first admit he lied on me to be forgiven. Me no play dem kinda game dey
Robin is still alive and can speak factually as to what took place.
Capone I agree with you..Did Robin say he was joking? Mr Walker I hope you don’t think that Gassy is joking about Barbuda land
@ Dion Pelle
Dem people deh no good
it was NOT a joke!
Dude, you have any idea how badly that joke hurt you? How Pointe FM told it over and over not as a joke, but as to what a vile person you were?
I think all thsoe years in the wilderness have mushed your brains. You and the UPP. Labour has broken you all like a skittish colt and have beaten you all into surrender.
I don’t know if the comment was just for fun but I do know that it was serious business when the same gentleman instructed Asot to approach Mr. Roberts on his behalf, for an increase on the $10K monthly that he is being paid on the rent deal. Robin himself said it on a recorded conversation.
Ninja u know u got your brown paper bag….Remember!?? Remember?!?!? Stanford Development Company (SDC) I BELIEVE?!?!? Member?!? LOL
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