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Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

MP Lester Bird and Gaston BrowneAntigua 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.



Persistent attempts to reach Yearwood for comment have not been successful.

This development comes within weeks of assurances by top ALP members that Bird has their support as party leader.
Political analyst Arvel Grant has agreed with the position being taken by the ALP members.

He said it appears that the Leader of the Opposition is increasingly unable to carry out his full public duties and action must be taken to remedy this as soon as possible.

"One gets the impression he is not very fit and healthy and the demands on the Leader of the Opposition are very strenuous physically and intellectually," he said.

"It would be prudent for the members of the ALP to think about doing it in a dignified, face-saving way.

"It would be nice if it could be a negotiated as an arrangement so Bird can support his successor," he explained.

Regarding Yearwood being a possible replacement, the analyst suggested that the party take the generation gap into consideration.

In his view, the ALP chairman is a better option.

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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#15 Shame » 2012-08-16 21:41

The few voices who are attacking Gaston need to hold Lester Bird accountable for his stewardship as Opposition Leader. He has failed to perform his duties satsifactorily and should be removed voluntarily or otherwise if necessary. Gaston dont be afraid of them, challenge them for the leadership. Lester doesnt haave any divine right to it. Challenge him me say.
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power hungry Gaston

#14 south gal » 2012-08-16 21:01

Anytime Gaston be leader of
alp Sam me sorry but me not voting. Gaston power hungry and he no better than them guys from UPP, He just lakka them
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#13 Fred » 2012-08-16 09:59

The issue is whether Bird has the capacity to the job. his recent history suggest that he cannot and that is the crux of the matter. Sentimentality will take us nowhere, the issue needs to be addressed as Browne said in a mature and respectful manner without hurting Bird.
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@ Fed up with Gaston

#12 me tyard! » 2012-08-16 09:30

Couldn't have said it better. You so right Gaston is showing his true colours and he has be doing so for a long time...... He can wait no longer so he ready fu push the Leader out. HE mus remember that the bible say " He that diggeth a pit HE shall .....no may ... but SHALL surely fall in it!

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!
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#11 Anonymous » 2012-08-16 08:15

I gather from this an other articles that most people have lost confidence in Mr. Bird ability to lead. Mr. Bird should not force himself on the people. He should be a statesman and resign.
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#10 Western » 2012-08-16 07:43

You guys need to understand that as Chairman of the Party Gaston has to answer to the media! Unlike Robin who hides in his goat pen when the media calls, the chairman can't do that! The problem seems to be Lester who refuses to meet with the media! So whatever the Chairman says - even if lester agrees with it (as in the Vote of No Confidence Motion) he changes his position as the media reacts!
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@ Lester B

#9 Tony A » 2012-08-16 07:32

Yes Lester stay there! Na move the UPP needs to win again! You know you and Baldwin need to work together! ALP can't run the country so stay there and keep them out! I support you 100%!

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!
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#8 observer » 2012-08-16 07:14

I wholeheartedly agree with Arvel Grant. Lester should stand down.
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#7 caribenafan » 2012-08-16 06:45

all of them are a joke , despicable people.... blue or red the whole island guh dead .... and they ALL laughing to the bank at the end of every month whilst the island and it people go to crap and suffer . we need fresh blood not these nasty individuals ..... all of them !
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#6 app » 2012-08-16 01:14

mr Browne will have his followers like Peter Wang Thomas attack molwyn on Carib arena and fumancho doing his thing on the radio attacking Lester. Then Browne comes now as a peace maker. I hope he never leads the ALP. He is as greedy as they come.
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#5 tiga » 2012-08-15 23:07

the alp need anew leader after the 2004 defeat thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#4 Fedup with Gaston » 2012-08-15 22:11

Not yo be insensitive buy arvil if you think that Gaston is a better option you blind for a reason. Maybe you and Gaston should go kick rocks together.
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see what? sorry say what?

#3 microwave chef » 2012-08-15 22:08

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In his view, the ALP chairman is a better option.
in the view of Political analyst Arvel Grant?
did you say View? :-) :-) :-) ah that explains the comment.
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.
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#2 Fedup with Gaston » 2012-08-15 22:07

Oh Gaston your love of the spotlight was to compelling for you to hide in behind everton. We all know that you were behind that story. Your hatred for Lester is very evident. It's sad that you have not cleared any bush but you want to jump ahead and xxxal the leadership but think again. I have told you before that you will never be leader of the ALP. SO PLEASE GO KICK ROCKS.
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RE: Browne - Acceptance Key to Bird's Removal

#1 Rastaman » 2012-08-15 22:01

Exactly why is this topic important again?
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