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(Just found this article looking for a photo of Mr. Michael to post. The article came with it! I need to learn more.)
Loop News May 20, 2023 06:53 AM ET
Ascot Michael
The Speaker of the Antigua and Barbuda House of Representatives, Sir Gerald Watt, has suspended Asot Michael, the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of St Peter, for the next three sittings.
According to Sir Gerald, the legislator was displaying “hooliganism” behaviour.
The chain of events started when Michael took issue with a comment made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, while Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin was making a presentation on a Bill.
Michael repeatedly argued loudly with the Speaker, who had warned him several times that he would not tolerate his actions much longer.
“Move the member for St Peter out now,” the Speaker said to the Sergeant at Arms saying “If you need extra help, get it and get him out of here.”
Michael then yelled across the floor that the Speaker should retire because he is biased.
More:
https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/legislator-suspended-antigua-parliament-hooliganism
Loop News May 20, 2023 06:53 AM ET
Ascot Michael
The Speaker of the Antigua and Barbuda House of Representatives, Sir Gerald Watt, has suspended Asot Michael, the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of St Peter, for the next three sittings.
According to Sir Gerald, the legislator was displaying “hooliganism” behaviour.
The chain of events started when Michael took issue with a comment made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, while Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin was making a presentation on a Bill.
Michael repeatedly argued loudly with the Speaker, who had warned him several times that he would not tolerate his actions much longer.
“Move the member for St Peter out now,” the Speaker said to the Sergeant at Arms saying “If you need extra help, get it and get him out of here.”
Michael then yelled across the floor that the Speaker should retire because he is biased.
More:
https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/legislator-suspended-antigua-parliament-hooliganism
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