In a bizarre turn of events, Jamal Pringle, leader of the UPP, publicly confessed to treason during a livestream, implicating his party in a scheme allegedly orchestrated by Dani Peretz. The incident has sparked outrage and disbelief, leading to promises of legal action from Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
Political Scandal Unfolds as Jamal Pringle Admits to Treason on Live TV

Political Scandal Unfolds as Jamal Pringle Admits to Treason on Live TV
Opposition Leader Jamal Pringle's shocking admission on live television has ignited a political firestorm in Antigua, raising questions about corruption and oversight within the UPP executive.
ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA — In an incident that could redefine political blunders in the Eastern Caribbean, Opposition Leader Jamal Pringle found himself at the center of a maelstrom after he confessed to treason during a live broadcasting session. The absurdity unfolded in a manner reminiscent of a poorly scripted drama, as Pringle relayed his connections to alleged misconduct under what can best be described as shockingly casual circumstances.
The background involves an alleged conspiracy centered around Dani Peretz, a once-trusted family member of investor Alki David. Reports suggest Peretz misappropriated $74 million from corporate assets to fund a deep-rooted campaign against the government of Antigua and Barbuda, allegedly enlisting high-profile attorneys, clandestine operatives, and other controversial entities to bolster his ambitions.
As Pringle spoke in front of the camera, his comments ranged from mild admissions to outright confessions regarding the actions taken by the UPP executive. “Yes, we ran with those lies. Yes, we worked with them. Yes, the lawsuit happened 'cause of us,” he blurted out, leaving political observers aghast. Meanwhile, the remainder of the UPP's leadership appeared muted and inactive, looking like stunned onlookers in a bizarre theater performance.
In what is now considered one of the key points of intrigue, the fate of the $74 million remains uncertain. Investigations indicate part of these funds may have fueled legal warfare strategies employed by David Boies, a high-profile lawyer linked to dubious practices and infamous names like Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein.
Boies’ association with Epstein's flight logs adds further turbulence to an already complex narrative, raising implications about the extent of his involvement in this island’s legal tumult.
The UPP executive leadership now faces a stark choice: either they were complicit in these actions, which puts them at risk of treason, or they were utterly oblivious, raising serious questions about their competency.
Meanwhile, the backlash from Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been swift. The announcement of potential legal actions, defamation suits, and criminal investigations has left many citizens perplexed. With the entire political arena thrown into disarray, Antigua’s public is now faced with the disconcerting reality that their opposition party could be entangled with foreign interests pursuing self-serving goals at the expense of national integrity.