POINTE EXPRESS: Respected political scientist and pollster, Peter Wickham, does not anticipate a change of government in Antigua and Barbuda if elections are called at this time.
Wickham, whose company CADRES has con- ducted exceptionally reliable opinion polls across CARICOM, said this is based on the results of the latest poll conducted by his organisation in Antigua and Barbuda.
While he did not disclose when the polling was performed, he did confirm that it was “recent”.
The pollster said professional considerations did not allow him to discuss the findings in full, however, he disclosed that they suggest that there will not be a change of government if general elections were to be called now.
“The feelings are that f there was new leadership in the UPP (United Progressive Party) there would be greater possibility, but I don’t think Antiguans and Barbudans would vote for Harold Lovell any differently than they did in the last several elections. That’s generally my sense of the situation,” he said.
Wickham continued that the opposition would perform better if it was led by Joanne Massiah. He believes if Massiah was at the helm of the UPP, it would have been much more challenging for the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to remain in power.
The pollster believes that the UPP should begin the process of identifying a new political leader as Lovell comes with what he described as “too much bag- gage” which is stagnating the party.
Meanwhile, Wickham said the poll indicated that the country’s water problem is the principal concern of most residents.
“The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party needs to fix this problem before it goes to the poll. This is number one – water – the ability to turn on the tap and get water, the ability to shower, the ability to wash clothes and that type of thing. I think that is some- thing basic,” he said.
According to Wickham, some of the local issues relating to the shortage of water are shared by other territories throughout the Caribbean. One such common issue is the fact that water distribution pipes in many parts of the region were installed more than one hundred years ago by the British. Replacing them, therefore, will be a challenge.
This, Wickham said, is compounded by the fact that in Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua Public Utilities Authority is a statutory corporation which is unable to levy the true cost of producing water to the public.
If left unresolved before the next election is called, Wickham says the water shortage could cause the electorate to vote against the government as a means of ventilating their anger and frustration with the issue.
General elections in Antigua and Barbuda are con- situationally due by March, 2023.
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UPP will not agree. However they agree on the other poll which purportedly stated #HFWL is better to move the country forward.
Pride month is coming to a close. Have you done anything in support? #LGBTQ
What is there to agree on? If it was a true poll, he would give specifics. When the poll was taken, how many respondents, etc etc. Come on; use some common sense
Peter Wickham sounds like a true Labourite non-specific about timeframes: recent. Sounds like the famous phrases of : In short order, very soon, in about 2 weeks.
All bluff, no substance!
So when will Pussy Salad and Rolls Royce Molwyn fled the scene? The same Wickham also said that Keith Mitchell would win again. So he’s trying to look good now. By the way, is it about age or it’s about a respectable, competent, caring leader for the country. There are more young candidates in UPP than in ABLP. So nothing at all turns on his nonsensical rhetoric from a paid mercenary who sings for his supper. By the way, the US got rid of Trump because he is just like Antigua’s present leader. He was replaced by President Biden and a younger Vice President. UPP has the same set up. Peter Wickham and ABLP needs to mind their own business that’s getting away. Have ABLP sorted out who will be running in St. Peter as yet? A dat dem fu study and not Harold age because he younger, fitter and way more intelligent than all de Labourites and Petra Wickham put together.
AT LEAST PUSSY SALAD AND ROLLS ROYCE MOLWYN KEEP WINNIG THEIR SEATS, UNLIKE ME COUSIN GROVEL LOVELL.
*WINNING*
That is not the end of the story. If you turn the page you will realise that the story has an exciting twist where the UPP wins and Harold Lovell is the next Prime Minister. The End
Together with Rolls Roy Molwyn, Pussy Salad and myself Gallstone we going to keep on practicing our creative enrichment schemes, fill up our bank accounts, get lands for cheap and if we ever get voted out at least we will be rich and thanks to all our people who voted us in every single time. We thank you in advance for helping us enrich ourselves.
Politics have been very good to me
‘Exceptionally reliable opinion polls across CARICOM’ like the one in Grenada.
I say no more.
Now it is clear to see who is paying this pollster to say exactly what he is saying about the political leader of the UPP to try to swing voters in their direction.
But it nar go work!!!!!
Sing Wicked Wickham, sing. Sing until your throat gets tight. For you would continue to sing for your supper every night. You are a paid operative of the ABLP of Gaston Tap Dawg Browne. You had to say,what he wanted to hear. Or else you would be missing your paycheck.
Thank you very much Peter Wickam. This poll has driven Knight on Observer Radio ” CRAZY “. Knight verbally attacked DARREN MATTHEW WARD , Paul , Franz and other hosts of Observer. Knight should be FIRED immediately. He is out of control.
Is that Lady by the name CLEO that call Knight every night has a husband? She sounds soo Stupid with Her love talk. She should take a rest because I do not think Knight is interested in women.
By commencing this letter by stating:
“Respected political scientist and pollster, Peter Wickham …”
Immediately puts people on the back foot by being intimidated by someone with a ‘title’ – however, NOT Brixtonian though!
Wickham tells us he has : “… con-ducted (?) exceptionally reliable opinion polls across CARICOM …”
And yet, in the third paragraph Wickham does not disclose the poll and the actual date it was performed; and then he goes on to mention:
“professional considerations did not allow him to discuss the findings in full …”
Mr Wickham, I suggest that you and your ilk stop treating Antiguans like IDIOTS and treat us with a modicum of intelligence!
Your letter lacks credibility if you cannot reveal to the Antiguan voting electorate the full findings of your so-called CADRES poll.
Oh, and by the way, I see (again), the IMBALANCE of the pro-ABLP letters to the editor at ANR (around 15-20 now), whereas, I can only recall a couple of pro-UPP correspondence … tarl!
JOKERS, THE LOT OF THEM …
Wait….didn’t you say you were deported in a previous comment?
How come all of a sudden it’s “treating Antiguans like IDIOTS and treat us…..”
Us?
Didn’t you realise that Antiguan nationals can travel home now @ Are you back now?!
By the way, there is a big difference between being DEPORTED and being EXILED for not wanting to take any trial vaccines 💉💉💉
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I like this. It is filled with detail. When the poll or polls were done is very clear. The actual results in each constituency is very clear by the numbers he presented and the constituencies he named.
Oh, my bad. I must have been dreaming. I thought he presented some sort of results for us to see. Please, Wickham and Gaston, you all are not talking to fools here.
Gaston soooo confident that he has not called the election yet. Really?
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯
MAYBE LOVELL COULD USE HIS SPENT FORCE AND SPEND IT ON RELIEVING THE MASSIVE FUEL HIKE IMPOSED BY GASTON, THE UNBEARABLE COST OF LIVING AND HELP TO PAY THE MIILIONS OWED TO SUPPLIERS THAT THIS ‘POOR HOUSE, ECONOMIC POWER HOUSE’ CANNOT PAY THEM.
You can tell Peter Wickham by is lying by looking at the contradiction in this presentation. Let us examine:
Paragraph one: “Does not anticipate a change in government if elections were called at this time”.
Second to last paragraph:
“If left unresolved before the next election is called, Wickham says the water shortage could cause the electorate to vote against the government.”
So to follow Mr Wickham’s logic, the unresolved water crisis will cause the government to lose.
Well, helloooo, the water crisis is currently at an all time high. So if you follow Mr Wickham’s argument the government will therefore lose.
Newsflash to Peter Wickham: The ABLP people you hang out with may be idiots! You can fool them! But many people in ANU say chups when your name is called!
A little simple question tripped up Gladys Potter even tho knight basically spoon feed she what to say. ( He didn’t realize that the listeners could hear him).
“We are a team player…” 😆 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Ole girl couldn’t even explain her own party’s FDI policy. Mussa brain-freeze from all the 🍦 🍨 🍦 she been scooping.
And she is still going to beat the man who threw away $ 76 MILLION dollars worth of ebooks
Weak ass attempt at TWISTING THE FACTS!! The ebooks have been used and 6 years later have passed their useful stage (like any tech device)
https://antiguanewsroom.com/ministry-of-education-says-discarded-e-books-had-passed-their-time/
Help teach the EMPTYHEAD icecream 🍦 scooper grammar and reading comprehension. Then again DEAD DARG PRINGLE set the bar SOOOOOO LOW that no better can be expected.
CA-CAPA-TI-TAH 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 head EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY
You seem angry and desperate. You know that the ABLP IS GOING TO LOSE.
@ GRAVEL
I am in agreement with you. Knight cannot take the HEAT from the POLL. I also heard Knight last Friday night and He was definitely out of control. I do not believe Knight will last for the duration of this election. If Knight did not have shares in OBSERVER RADIO , He would be fired for His conduct last Friday.
A few questions for Peter Wickham:
Didn’t YOU Mr Wickham confess to Observer’s Gemma Handy a few weeks ago that you had not done a poll recently?
So what is the specific date this poll, Mr Wickham? Could you tell us?
When was this ” magic poll conducted.
Would you tell us the average Antiguan if you are being paid by the ABLP?
Oh shut up “ANNA SALOME AKA NUMBERS MAN AKA STAND TALL AKA BROKER
Gwarn gah teach EMPTYHEAD icecream 🍦 scooper and Pearl “FOOTS” Quinn proper grammar. Not forgetting the whitewashed yankee that spell G-R-E-A-T-F-U-L lmao 🤣 😆 😂
So Mr Peter Wickham, it is clear that you have an obsession with Harold Lovell!
You say that he is too old. Pray tell, did you say the same thing about Keith Mitchell whom you predicted would have won the Grenada election!
Oh, I see, this is a Harold Lovell thing!
Are Robin, Cutie, Molwyn who are far older than Harold also too old- Oh forgive me, they are ” paying you, so you have to make it about Harold!
Your constant attacks on Harold have lost their force! You now seem pathetic!
PRAY tell us Mr Peter Wickham on the question of leadership, did you ask the ” people” whom you ” polled” about the leadership issue in the ABLP. Did you ask them about the Asot/Gaston fight? Did you, good Sir, sorry, speak up, I can’t hear you! Let me repeat it! DID YOU QUESTION THE ” PEOPLE POLLED ABOUT THE FIGHT IN THE ABLP BETWEEN GASTON AND ASOT! A STRAIGHT YES OR NO ANSWER IS REQUIRED.
OH , I see, this question is only for the UPP.
Where is your professional integrity, man!
You see, Mr Wickham, there was a time when you were revered. Not anymore! You are known by the company you keep. You sleep with dogs, top or otherwise, you soon start to smell like them.
KNIGHT on Observer Radio has a STUPID CO-HOST Name JOAN what a piece of work She is…Joan and KNIGHT will cause UPP losing the election. Both talk STUPIDNESS each night.
At least dem hab u listening, they must be saying something good.
USEFUL IDIOT
@Hichy: You must be listening,or else how would you know what they are talking about.You have said,that both talk stupidness each night.Have you listened to Pointe FM? That pig pen of a station.
The ABLP will lose because of the real pain and suffering that they put us through
So, so true @ Facts, however Antiguans 🇦🇬 have now woken up to all the bluster and waffling from the ABLP.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER THOUGH …
YOU CAN FOOL SOME OF THE PEOPLE SOME OF THE TIME BUT YOU CAN’T FOOL ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME.
ABLP, THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
YOUR TIME IS UP!
TAKE PETER WICKHAM WITH YOU!
WATCHOUT RICHARD….
“Bro. Harold Lovell told me he was done with elective politics and ask me if I would lead the UPP. In a subsequent conversation, he even suggested who I could consult as my deputy. I wrote the sixteen (16) Constituency Branches of the UPP, officially informing them of my bid for the Political Leader position. To my surprise, Bro. Harold changed his mind and decided to run, but DIDN’T SEE IT FIT TO EVEN INFORM ME. Instead, I received several calls from individuals suggesting that I back down.”
WATCH YO BACK RICHARD. EVEN THO LOVELL ON HIS WAY OUT, HE WILL MEK SURE TO UNDERMINE YOU AGAIN ON THE WAY OUT!!
https://antiguanewsroom.com/richard-lewis-denies-wanting-to-mash-up-the-upp/
#TradewindsGANG
You should be more concerned with the Gaston and Asot fight.
Hmmmmmm you are also SHM,( see your blog, below)
Well silly UPP would prefer the universally renowned LINLEY WINTER 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Neither he or the CALABASH AT ALL SAINT’S CROSSROADS give them what they wish for 🤣 🤣 🤣
Round them up and drive them over the cliff in the Wilmoth Daniel STRIPPER POLE BUS 🚌 🤣 😂
You should be more concerned with Gaston Browne’s rapist brother!
Dose anyone pay any attention to this fraud miss Wickham? He was also confident about his work in Grenada where he said comrade Keith would have won. Now they want bath their money.
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CBC sacks Peter Wickham over secret corruption briefings to US Ambassador
https://www.google.com/amp/s/barbadosfreepress.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/breaking-here-first-cbc-sacks-peter-wickham-over-secret-corruption-briefings-to-us-ambassador/amp/
Interesting read Cool Ruler. Wow, what a wicked and wretched Wickham.
He’s actually done more harm than good to the ABLP cause, did he think his awful past wouldn’t be revealed?
Nice one, I applaud you … 👏
Peter Wickham is living in a timewarp.
This is 2022 not 2018. Gaston is no longer seen by Antiguans as the WORL BOSS, MOSES. Most Antiguans see him for who he is: A greedy, wicked, in fact very wicked, selfish, self-enricher who is heartless, empty, insensitive, thin-skinned, vulgar, lie, Hitler-lover dictator who threw tear-gas and bullets on mothers with children and who is hell bent on robbing this generation and future generations of land.
ABLP IS A FRACTURED PARTY. Plenty of the comrades have kn*ves ready to plunge in the top dawg back.
Why he don’t talk about that!
He giving issues to the UPP that are so 2018!
Hey, ABLP Peter Wickham is now a liability!
THIS IS FOR THE LABOURITES:
If the ABLP IS SO SURE THAT they are going to win, then why not call the election NOW!
Red is dead !
This man is a pole star ?
Does he Steer pole in wrong places?
An unreliable man for the truth ìt seems like he is paid to lie and try to decieve to get his pay check.
A liard tongue is an Abomination and so is his actions. Petere winepanman
“The feelings are that if there was new leadership in the UPP (United Progressive Party) there would be greater possibility, but I don’t think Antiguans and Barbudans would vote for Harold Lovell any differently than they did in the last several elections.
well said.
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