Pringle Says UPP Senate Appointments “Well Received” by Public

Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle says the United Progressive Party’s Senate appointments have already received strong public support, expressing confidence that the party’s new senators will serve Antigua and Barbuda with distinction.

Speaking during Monday’s swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Pringle said the appointments had been “well received by the public.”

“Our senators are assured of widespread support already,” Pringle said. “The United Progressive Party and I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and in their commitment to the business of state.”

Pringle congratulated newly sworn-in senators Chester Hughes, Jonathan Wehner and Ashworth Azille while outlining the experience and qualities each would bring to the Upper House.

He described Senator Chester Hughes as “a political veteran,” “a seasoned parliamentarian” and “an unwavering trade unionist advocating for the working class.”

Pringle also praised Hughes as “a student of law,” pointing to his long involvement in public life and labour representation.

Turning to Senator Jonathan Wehner, Pringle described the young senator as “a young man with an old head on his shoulder” and “a gifted communicator.”

He said Wehner serves as “an example for our youth” and someone young people in Antigua and Barbuda “can be proud of.”

Pringle also commended Senator Ashworth Azille, who he said had been described as “our Martin Luther King,” praising him as another advocate for workers and “a veteran educator with deep commitment to his adopted country.”

The Opposition Leader also addressed the absence of Opposition Senator-designate Malaka Parker, explaining that she had travelled on family business and would take her oath at a later date.

Pringle said Parker is nearing completion of a law degree and has served in government, the trade union movement and the private sector.

“She will continue to stand as a model of achievement for our women and girls,” he said.

Pringle ended his remarks by encouraging the senators to carry “the mantle of our great institution proudly and well,” adding: “Our democracy is counting on you.”

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