Antigua St. John's- Antigua Labour Party Chairman Gaston Browne has said that any attempt to remove Lester Bird as political leader will not be effectively instituted without the "concurrence" of the elderly statesman.
He confirmed that some election candidates and parliamentarians are discussing having the 74 year old replaced, though he denied it being a palace coup.
Caribarena has been informed that members of the ALP hierarchy are concerned about Bird's failing health.
Parliamentary representative for St. Phillip North Robin Yearwood, an elected MP since 1976, has been suggested as a likely replacement.
Their unease was compounded by Bird's non-appearance at last week's inauguration of the OECS Assembly and his absence in June from parliament where he was scheduled to put forward a motion of no confidence in the prime minister.
Browne insisted that the issue is being treated cautiously and with sensitivity to avoid hurting the legacy of the former prime minister.
"I think the idea has some merit but it's a very sensitive issue that has to be managed in a mature way to make sure we do not undermine the political leader in any way," he said when contacted.
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal
Shame
power hungry Gaston
alp Sam me sorry but me not voting. Gaston power hungry and he no better than them guys from UPP, He just lakka them
south gal
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Fred
@ Fed up with Gaston
Woe be unto to you Mr. Browne ........ it nar go nice fu you tal! trust me ..... you creating your bed and you go really ha fu lie dung inna um!
The seeds you sow must bear fruit ..... sow bad seeds bear bad fruit ....carn sow bad seeds and get good fruit......tal anna so e go!
me tyard!
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Anonymous
@ ALP
Western
@ Lester B
Just get your regular surrogates to post the usual drivel to support your "stand" (pardon the pun)! Hugh and Jimmy will continue to shield you from the progressives! So "hang" (can't stand) in there!
By the way...Robin playing both sides...so na worry about him...all you have too much xxxxxx xxxx together! If you xxxxx - he double!
Tony A
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tiga
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Fedup with Gaston
see what? sorry say what?
did you say View?
thank god he is a better xxts man than he is a political annalist..
Keep on dreaming UPP it will not be that easy come election time.
And Mr Browne now that you have the ringing endorsement of Grant do you SEE you future Clear??? as clear as Grant SEE,s it. because the rest of most mostly don't.
microwave chef
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Fedup with Gaston
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