Caribbean Times 90th issue - Friday 15th April 2016

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2 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Friday 15th April 2016 Hurst scolds Lovell Everton Barnes United Progressive Party (UPP) Political Leader, Senator Harold Lovell, has been criticized for his handling of the issue regarding the decision not to run Parliamentarian, Joanne Massiah, on the party’s ticket for the 2019 general elections. Massiah is one of only two females in the House of Representatives and the single female on the opposition Editor’s Note Dear readers, advertisers, and well-wishers, As has been previously stated, Caribbean Times is on a thrust to improve every facet of its operations. A number of changes have already been implemented. Caribbean Times believes that it is only fair we keep you our clients abreast of important developments and contact information. There are specific departments and teams now allocated to ensuring that when you advertise with, or buy, Caribbean Times it is exactly the most informative, reliable, and enriching experience available. To this end we ask you to send: Pertinent news items to news@caribbeantimes.ag. Advertisement inquiries to ads@caribbeantimes.ag. Letters to the editor to editor@caribbeantimes.ag benches. The move announced by UPP Public Relations Officer, Sen. Damani Tabor, effectively bars Massiah from seeking a second term representing the UPP in the All Saints East and St Luke constituency. The move is widely seen as a de facto expulsion of Massiah from the UPP. Reacting to this development, government spokesman Lionel Max Hurst has described the move as an example of poor leadership in the UPP. “The inability of the current UPP leadership to settle a quarrel without fracturing the organization, is a clear indication that their leadership is unsound,” Hurst opined. In a clear reference to Lovell, Hurst stated that it is not enough to be able to cont’d from pg 1 the slate of candidates who will contest the 2019 General Elections on the party’s ticket. The letter from the political leader also speaks to what he described as “an extremely acrimonious and divisive rift” between him and Massiah. The ever resilient politician indicated that she is yet to fully internalize the contents of the letter that she has received but is fully aware that it is laced with untruths and even goes against the party’s constitution which “is alive and well”. “I find that the contents are underpinned by a high degree of “presumptuousness” United Progressive Party (UPP) Political Leader, Senator Harold Lovell speak the English language well in order to lead. “The role of leadership is to bring disparate parts in any organization together. A simple challenge within the UPP to succeed an exiting leader, ought not to result in the appearance of misogyny and personal dislike that are now so public,” he noted. Hurst gave his oft repeated assessment that the UPP continues to fail. “It has failed the nation for over ten years and two years in opposition, it has failed itself and the nation,” he added. concerning the future. The letter is also written with numerous untruths, which to me evidences an absence of leadership giving the political context”, she highlighted. She expressed the view that the letter also showcases a “lack of comprehension for the UPP’s constitution, which lays out provisions that should be taken when certain actions are being contemplated and “where a particular outcome is desired”. The All Saints East and St. Luke representative is appreciative of the support that she has been receiving from members of the public at large. She said that despite everything, she is comforted by the word of God. Caribbean Times is printed and published at Woods Estate / Friars Hill Road. Contact: Caribbean Times, P.O Box W2099, Wood Estate / Friars Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua. Tel: (268) 562- 8688, Fax: (268) 562-8685. Website: www.caribbeantimes.ag
Friday 15th April 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 3 Country still reeling from Stanford debacle Seven years after the collapse of the Stanford Holdings in Antigua, the shock waves from the fallout are still being felt by the country. Information has come to light that the Antigua and Barbuda government is being sued in the state of Texas by a group of Stanford investors. “That lawsuit is in an advanced stage, having been filed shortly after the 2009 collapse of Stanford. The then Attorney General arranged with the law firm to enter a defence, government Chief of Staff, Lionel Max Hurst reported. According to Hurst the law firm’s fees are quite helty and over time they have amounted to a significant amount. “The law firm charges from US$580.00 per hour to US$990 per hour. At the moment, the outstanding payment to the law firm stands in excess of US$433,000. The firm is demanding US$216,000 by April 30. And to be paid the remaining $216,000 by June 1, 2016,” he stated. Hurst said the defence must be done, but he could not hide his frustrations that R. Allen Stanford issues surrounding the Stanford debacle continue to shadow the Gaston Browne Administration. “There is an appeal pending and the firm requires payment of US$75,000 on that leg of the defence. These suits must be defended. “But the betrayal of Stanford continues to plague the Antigua and Barbuda people, not just the workers of SDC,” he declared.
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