BPM Criticised For Boycott of International Airport Opening

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for unity in Barbuda as the new international airport was officially opened today.

In his speech, Browne expressed disappointment over the decision by the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM) to boycott the event, urging them to consider the greater good of the island.

“We’ve had our differences, but the development of Barbuda should transcend political divides,” Browne said.

“This airport is a gateway to new opportunities, and we need to work together to realize its full potential.”

Browne’s appeal came amid lingering opposition from BPM members, who had long contested various development projects in Barbuda.

However, the Prime Minister was firm in his belief that the time for conflict was over, and cooperation was now essential for Barbuda’s future.

At the opening ceremony Browne took a moment to reflect on the challenges his administration faced in completing the project.

Browne acknowledged the rocky relationship with the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM), describing it as “difficult,” but stressed that the achievement of building the airport demonstrated his government’s determination to transform Barbuda.

“It’s unfortunate that even on this significant occasion, BPM has chosen to boycott the celebration,” Browne remarked.

He questioned the logic behind opposing a project that has already come to fruition and urged for cooperation moving forward, stating, “At the end of the day, the airport is built.”

Despite the resistance, Browne emphasized that his administration remained committed to the vision of Barbuda’s development, declaring that the completion of the airport marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the island.

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