PM Briceño Congratulates Opposition Leader Panton  

Prime Minister John Briceño congratulated Tracy Panton today on her historic achievement as the first woman to be sworn in as Leader of the Opposition. PM Briceño praised her hard work and dedication, saying she truly deserves the role. When asked if he would miss Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow in the house, the prime minister opted to stay silent on the matter.

 

Prime Minister John Briceno

“I congratulate her. She has worked hard to be where she is and she deserves it. I know it is a big deal being the first female leader of the opposition. But that position is not about being a make or female, it is about the competence that you ring to the table. She has a lot of hard work ahead of her in trying to heal the party and I wish her well.”

 

Reporter

“Do you feel like you will have to change your debate tactics so as to not come off mesogenic because she is a woman?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“I don’t think she will be asking for any kind of special treatment. When she called me one of the things she brought up, and I agreed, we want to improve the level of discourse and debate in the National Assembly. If you look back at the past thirteen years, it is probably one of the worst times in the National Assembly. I have attempted to improve and we have improved considerably, but we have ways to go. The then leader of the opposition, sometimes it was difficult to work with him. But I believe the Leader of the Opposition, Honorable Tracy Panton will being a different approach to the work of the National Assembly and we can cooperate in matters of national interest while still protecting the interest of our party. But I do look forward to working with her.”

Reporter

“Will you miss Mr. Barrow?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“What is your question?”