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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.
“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