(REAL News) — In spite of ongoing boasts by the Gaston Browne Administration, MP Anthony Smith says that, at present, there is nothing good about Antigua and Barbuda’s state of affairs.
When residents consider what is taking place in the economy, he says, it is clear that nothing good is taking place.
This can also be said about the state of crime; about the cost of living, which is still “sky high,” with the people having an extremely difficult time; and about the healthcare system, which is at an all-time low, Smith laments.
Speaking specifically to the economy, the MP notes that the Government’s coffers have practically dried up. And although it has been able to meet its monthly payroll, Smith points out that there is much more to running a country than being able to pay workers.
He makes it clear that he is extremely happy with workers being able to get their salaries; however, he says, quite a number of private contractors have not been paid, and the Administration owes other businesspeople for rent.
When the Government fails to pay people what they are owed, Smith says, it creates a situation in which much less money is circulated through the economy by these persons.
Meanwhile, Smith says the crime situation – especially with regard to the youth – is not being addressed properly.
The MP agrees with the doctrine that it takes a village to raise a child and that parents are responsible for what their children do. However, he says, the Government – which is responsible for law and order – should accept some blame for the recent increase in crime among young people.
The All Saints West MP notes that saying the country is running well and that crime is on a decrease does not make it true. Because when residents truly examine the situation and take heed of the daily
news reports, they can see otherwise, he says.
To bolster his argument, Smith points to the record-breaking robberies, the shootings, and the three recent murders that took place in just over a week’s time.
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2 responses to “Saying the country is running well and crime is on the decrease does not make it true, Smith tells the Browne Administration”
What a load of codswallop! A few days a go the Commissioner of Police asked Parliament for a mandate to turn Antigua into a police state.
The Minister responsible for law and order has failed to devised a sustainable plan of action to combat the perpetual rising crime rates and juvenile delinquency that has plagued the state.
However the PM and his broken administration is spreading faked news that crime rate has fallen. What planet are they on? To date, there have been five murder been recorded, endless amounts of unresolved robbery, but we have not seen no evidence that supports the government false propoganda.
What we have seen is this corrupt administration continue to provide an open door policy for other islands rejects to find safe heaven in Antigua, as well as Nigerian criminal elements which includes Olabanjo as the chief fraudster.
The PM and his broken administration need to address the broken Immigration Services and start deporting overstayers, revoked citizenship from individuals who have violated our laws.
Take tough actions against juvenile delinquency and reintroduced the death penalty against criminals who commits heinous crime. It’s time foe a change.
Mr. Smith is so right.Nothing is going well in our country, seems like everything is in a big mess.
We need seasons of prayer for God’s intervention.