JLP COMMENTS ON POLICE RAID ON STATE MINISTER’S HOME
December 9, 2008
The raid carried out by members of the police force at the home of State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Mr. Joseph Hibbert today, relates to allegations of unprofessional conduct in transactions which took place some fifteen years ago.
The Party has discussed the matter with Mr. Hibbert and is satisfied with the explanations that he has provided.
On the basis of those discussions the Party is also of the view that there was no impropriety on the part of Mr. Hibbert and takes the position that the ultimate determination of the matter will take place in the Courts.
JLP STRONGLY CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AT CONFERENCE
November 17, 2008
The Jamaica Labour Party strongly condemns the unfortunate incident which occurred at the Party’s annual conference held at the National Arena today. The Party also expressed shock and disgust that this marred what was otherwise a very successful conference.
Information reaching the Party so far indicates that at least one person was killed and two others nursing injuries in hospital. The incident arose from an apparent altercation between individuals which led to one being shot dead by the police. The Party wishes to express its deep regret at this very unfortunate loss of life and injury.
General Secretary Karl Samuda has ordered an immediate investigation into all circumstances related to the incident and pledged the Party’s full cooperation with the police in leaving no stone unturned in unearthing the truth. Further, acting on instructions of Party Leader Bruce Golding, a thorough review of all security arrangements for future Party conferences will be immediately undertaken to ensure no recurrence.
JLP REGRETS MURDER OF PHILLIP WAITE
August 26, 2008
The Jamaica Labour Party regrets the slaying of a former candidate and party organizer, Philip Waite.
Mr. Waite’s body was found with stab wounds at his Kingston 6 last Monday evening.
The General Secretary of the JLP and Minister of Industry, Commerce and Investment Promotion, the Honourable Karl Samuda, said Mr. Waite was at various times actively involved in JLP politics and had contested the East Kingston and Port Royal constituency on the JLP ticket.
Mr. Samuda expressed condolences on behalf of the Party to the relatives of Mr. Waite and said he hoped the police will act swiftly to apprehend his killers.
A TRIBUTE TO DANIEL EDGAR WARREN-KIDD SNR, O.D.
TRIBUTE FROM THE JLP
DANIEL EDGAR WARREN-KIDD SNR, O.D.
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Submitted by publicrelations on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 14:39.SAMUDA SAYS DAVIES PLAYING ONE UPMANSHIP
February 22, 2008
General Secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party, the Honourable Karl Samuda, has expressed serious concerns about Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Dr. Omar Davies’ comments on rising food prices. Mr. Samuda said the $500 million subsidy implemented by the government to suppress increases in basic food items namely counter and baking flour, bulk rice, cooking oil and milk powder.
Rising food prices has been as a result of a confluence of international factors including volatility in the oil and commodities markets.
Mr. Samuda said that the prices of the basic commodities have stabilized and in some instances seen decreases.
Dr. Davies’ comments Mr. Samuda said, bewildered him in light of the Peoples National Party’s expressed agreement with the $500 million subsidy at the recent Vale Royale talks.
Mr. Samuda is demanding a clear and unequivocal statement from the PNP as to where they stand on the matter, considering there earlier agreement with the government’s approach to tackling the problem.
STATEMENT FROM OPPOSITION LEADER BRUCE GOLDING ON THE PASSING OF SIR JOHN COMPTON
September 8, 2007
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Submitted by publicrelations on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 09:47.BEENIE MAN’S CLAIM DISMISSED
October 30, 2007
The Jamaica Labour Party has dismissed as misguided, mischievous and absurd the claim by Mr. Moses Davis, popularly known as Beenie Man, that the tax case against him now before the court is a consequence of his being targeted by the new government because of his support for the PNP.
In a statement today the JLP said that the tax assessment levied on Mr. Davis and the action to recover through the courts was initiated long before the present government took office after the September 3rd elections. Indeed, his former manager and PNP candidate, Mr. Patrick Roberts, recently stated that it was not the first time that the government had attempted to collect the multi-million dollar tax claim and that his company had challenged the tax assessment in the past.
JLP Standing Committee comments on Cuban light bulb issue
November 13, 2007
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