By RASHAD ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
rrolle@tribunemedia.net
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he will “imminently” address the controversy surrounding Renward Wells’ signing of a letter of intent with Stellar Waste Company LTD to build a $650 million facility at the New Providence landfill.
His statement came as critics continue to accuse him of trying to sweep the matter concerning Mr Wells, who is the Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works, under the rug.
Mr Christie said he has “just received” information on the matter from Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett and will analyse these reports over the weekend.
“So as you would appreciate, Mr Wells was in the Ministry of Works, but the matter also concerned the Ministry of Environment.
“You could expect, therefore, I will take a weekend to review and then you will hear from me,” the prime minister said.
When asked if he will address the matter on Monday, Mr Christie said Bahamians will hear from him imminently before emphasising that most of his attention at the moment is focused on attempts at bringing forth a new gaming regime in the country.
The much anticipated gaming bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament next week.
Mr Christie said: “I’m right now leaving here to go back to gaming. This is such a complex matter in terms of the rates.
Because though we have put accountants in there, we are not certain as to what money is made in these businesses and it’s going to take a full external audit, and so therefore we have to create a regime that transitions into that.
“So whatever we do now, is subject to verification that this is the right thing to do.
“So if I came and said I’m taxing five per cent, it might turn out to be 20 per cent, it might turn out to be 10 per cent, but the point is it’s a very complex process we are in the process of dealing with.
“I’m going right back to it now.”
Comments
Well_mudda_take_sic 10 years, 2 months ago
We have enough hot air as it is with all the power outages caused by Christie's failed policies regarding the electrical/energy needs of our country. Last thing we need is more hot air coming out of Christie's waffling mouth, which is guaranteed to be the case whatever he says about Wells!
ThisIsOurs 10 years, 2 months ago
I guess it does takes some wrangling to come up with the right figure to tie someone's mouth....
Sickened 10 years, 2 months ago
I agree! It's not the tax rate they're trying to figure out it's the kick-back amount they are trying to figure out. Don't be too greedy now PM you know you agreed to this a long time ago. The numbers' guys have been very patient with you and have helped your party out A LOT!
Remember also not to keep all that cash in your house. The police 'security guards' may steal that too. What ever happened to that policeman who stole your t.v.?? Oh that's right... NOTHING!!!! Hey everyone, stealing from the Prime Minister's house is legal. If you can't make it to his house to take whatever you want, just ask one of the nice policeman at the front gate to steal it for you.
TalRussell 10 years, 2 months ago
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2014…
Tarzan 10 years, 2 months ago
This can be added to the long, long list of imminent public disclosures this P.M. has promised, that seem to drift off into that La La Land where he permanently resides.
Honestman 10 years, 2 months ago
Prime Minister your lack of leadership has made you the subject of ridicule. The amount of time you need to make key decisions is ludicrous. The Country waits with baited breath for the outcome of your deliberations. Anyone with a modicum of leadership skill would have resolved this matter within a day.
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