Owen Darrell had been questioned about immigration policy
Minister Darrell: “It’s important to address questions from the media.” Photo: PLP
A government minister has apologized for abruptly leaving a press conference at PLP headquarters.
Yesterday’s press conference was ostensibly about the party’s youth programmes, but Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, opened with an attack on the OBA for rolling out Michael Fahy as a candidate. As an OBA government minister, Mr. Fahy had been the frontman for what proved to be the controversial Pathways to Status initiative.
After fielding multiple questions on the PLP’s immigration policy, Mr. Darrell and Jache Adams, Junior Finance Minister, eventually walked out of the press conference.
In a statement last night, Minister Owen Darrell stated: “Today’s PLP Press conference did not end up in the way that it should have, and on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, I apologise for the abrupt ending. Regardless of how they are received by the party or its candidates, it is important to address questions from the media. I unreservedly apologise and will continue to represent the PLP and the residents of Constituency 15 to the best of my ability.”
A spokesperson from the PLP stated: “The Progressive Labour Party acknowledges and fully supports this apology from Minister Darrell. We stand behind the commitment to ensuring positive interactions with the media and the public.
“As we move forward, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest standard of engagement in all interactions, particularly during this election season.”
