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PM Browne Dismisses Speculation on Minister Maria Browne as His Successor
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has firmly rejected rumours that he is grooming his wife, Works Minister Maria Browne, to succeed him as Prime Minister—a claim circulating following high praise for her ministry’s performance.
Speaking on the Browne and Browne radio programme, the Prime Minister clarified that his commendation of the Public Works Ministry was not endorsement of any political ambition for his spouse.
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“I want to make it categorically clear: no, I’m not pushing Lady Browne to become Prime Minister,” he said, calling the speculation “vanity” and “nepotism” narratives being spread by critics. “When people say so, I’m not encouraging it.”
Browne highlighted that his praise was rooted in the ministry’s exceptional record on infrastructure and urban beautification. He noted improvements in road maintenance and cleanliness and a sharp rise in staff professionalism under Minister Browne’s leadership.
“You have to give credit where it’s due,” he said, citing recent upgrades, inclusive of patch-up works on major roads and revitalisation of public spaces. “She not only brings her circulation notes to Cabinet, she speaks the technical language. Not even I understand the technical language.”
The Prime Minister emphasised his admiration for the ministry’s methodical approach under Minister Browne and Public Works Director Collis King, who attends weekly meetings to review project progress.
“It speaks to her absorptive capacity and her rapport with technical staff,” he said. “We’re just happy with the leadership of Public Works and the performance of staff.”
Browne insisted his laudatory comments were in recognition of effective governance, not a political play. “This is not about pushing any individual to power,” he added. “This is about national development, not about succession planning.”
The Prime Minister closed by reiterating his confidence in Minister Browne’s stewardship but denied any suggestion of positioning her for higher office, stating firmly, “No, man. I’m not pushing her to become Prime Minister.”
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If this nonsensical appointment of Maria Browne takes place, then this move by Gaston Browne has being taken out of the Donald Trump’s playbook to try and keep the family in power FOREVER and a day.
Remeber, there’s no smoke without fire in this particular NEPOTISTIC rumour mill.
The vast majority of citizens living here will not accept another unqualified member of the Browne family to come and destroy the potential of this great country.
Haven’t we learned anything over the last two terms of Maria Browne’s husband dereliction of duties and broken manifesto promises?
I think we need to create spme sort of “prayer chain” with all hands held together around Antigua 🇦🇬 to halt this avaricious and voracious family’s tentacles overtaking us …
Successor? Where he goin? We have term limits now? Anyway you know how rumours are. They’re never true until they come true.
Big up Collis…Cuban links all the way!
Me no trust nutten tarl he say, if he tell me tiday ah Monday me check de calendar fu mek certain. But if that is what he has in mind Chet must start making his move now, do not let them deny you, BE BRAVE AND GO FOR THE LEADERSHIP you have more support than you think. FORGET THE FEAR
If we paid any attention to Weston’s remarks about her burning money at National Housing, we will know that all the accolades from her other half are nothing but lies and an attempt to prompt her up as being competent. The Bird dynasty is still thriving.
@ Rovi
You just hit the nail on the head, you probably have a crystal ball. Chet open your damn eyes, you have the talent. The only other person I see is Daryl Matthew but he might be a bit inexperienced. I voted Labour as I’ve always done but I’m not necessarily a Gaston man he loves only himself
So lemme get this straight, is gaston the one going to take Maria and make her the next prime minister? U folks in antigua is fetching ridiculous! Isn’t the ppl of antigua that elects it’s leaders by voting?? Every day u ppl just watch the guy and find all kinds of shit to say and antigua is doing very good. Just hush always a bring dung u all country!!
Hmmmm. I remember him saying that covid 19 vaccine would not be mandated…I lost a month salary…hmmmmm
Teacher bussy say if you tell a lie you going to hell as soon as you die. Par nap, pap per nap.
So what, she is his wife and charity begins at home. The rest of the Ministers in Cabinet are Match Stick Men, Gaston realizes that so he wants someone close to him to continue what he started
Same person said he wants only 2 terms. Now a folk lift you have to take move him. Too much iron in the fire for him to move anytime soon.
And what if he is, Lester succeeded his father…chupzz….let’s get more topical….talk about the fact that he is distracting you while he multiplies his wealth ….Art of War
I’m all for it. Who better to guide the first female prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda than her husband and best prime minister ever?
While I understand the PM might be defending his family, ‘envy’ is a personal emotion, not a political argument. We need a clear, professional response that addresses the public’s concerns about the political succession plan. The focus should be on accountability and governance, not on personal attacks or feelings.
PM you do well justifying anything
It was a personal Attack on his wife so as a husband he must defend her
Gastons back is very broad. He can take criticisms. And he makes fun of it. Im sure these comments just runs off his back like water on a duck.
PM Gaston Browne is the one pulling the strings here.
Without Gaston behind her, Maria would be just a rising civil servant.
That’s the way politics is a family business works, when power is by succession.
Gaston is a shrewd politician, he not going anywhere. It’s all about succession planning.
Gaston is well aware that most Antiguans and Barbudans vote on based on emotional factors, and self interest; rather than national interests.
A vote for Maria is not about her ability to lead. It’s about being the First: and a continuation or building of family legacy.
Even thigh it is being denied; The PM actions and response are the first sign of Soon she will be sent abroad with handlers to guide her, and a few memorized speeches to burnish her credentials.
The Opposition parties continue to crumble and Gaston knows he cannot be PM forever
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