GOVERNMENT OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of the Prime Minister
18th March 2025
Press statement
From the
Hon Gaston Browne
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
Re: Alfa Nero Sale
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I refer to the controversy that has arisen over the sale of the Alfa Nero by the Government
of Antigua & Barbuda, and the disposition of the sales proceeds.
I will be perfectly clear about this.
The Alfa Nero was sold by the Government through an entirely lawful and transparent
process for a total sales price of US$ 40 million. This was publicly reported, and it was
documented before the High Court in Antigua.
Every dollar received, and every dollar expended, have been publicly accounted for. I
am today releasing an accounting in a form that can be clearly and easily understood by
all interested parties. The same information was previously provided to the High Court.The Government has nothing to hide. In fact, it invites and welcomes public scrutiny of
this transaction in all its aspects. I trust this public disclosure will put an end to the false
accusations that have been made by unscrupulous persons attempting to further their
own selfish interests.
I refer, in particular, to statements that were made by on behalf of Yulia Guryeva-
Motlokhov, the daughter of a Russian oligarch who is sanctioned by the US, UK and EU,
among others. She has falsely claimed in our courts that she had an entitlement to the
Alfa Nero in order to claim for herself the sales proceeds and damages and rob the people
of Antigua & Barbuda of these public benefits. This alleged entitlement to the vessel was
vigorously opposed by the legal team which represented the State.
She and her attorneys have made scandalous, malicious and entirely false accusations
in order to further her illicit ends. The principal targets of her defamatory comments have
been myself, and members of my family. There is not a grain of truth to any of these
attacks on my, or my family’s integrity.
It is apparent that Ms Guryeva-Motlokhov has not acted alone, but in cahoots with
desperate political opponents here in Antigua, who have previously raised some of these
stale fabrications, which have already proven to be false.
I will not be deterred by this smear campaign against me. I have always been an advocate
and practitioner of good governance, and I will continue to govern our country with the
highest standard of integrity.
I am currently discussing with my attorneys, in Antigua and the United States, the legal
remedies available to me as a result of the libelous statements and other wrongs that
have been committed against me and my family.
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