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Former Energy Minister distances himself from light bulb scandal
RJR News understands that former Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell, has distanced himself from the alleged financial irregularities which have marred the Cuban light bulb distribution programme.
It is understood that Mr. Paulwell, in his report which was forwarded to Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller earlier this week, dissociated himself from the day to day handling of the programme.
Even as Kern Spencer firmly denies any wrongdoing, his former senior Minister is as strenuous in his denial of any involvement in the light bulb distribution programme.
Mr. Paulwell is reportedly maintaining that he had left the programme entirely in the hands of his former junior Minister.
Sources say the documents have so far failed to link Mr. Paulwell to the alleged irregularities.
Mr. Paulwell has in the past found himself embroiled in other messy arrangements.
He reportedly told colleagues that he had not received much information on that aspect of his former portfolio.
It is within this context that his report was reportedly less detailed than Mr. Spencer's.
The reaction in the People's National Party (PNP) continues to be mixed.
This is because Members of Parliament and former Parliamentarians continue to ask about funds which they had contributed to have the light bulbs distributed in their constituencies.
The total amount paid by MPs from both sides of the divide is still to be ascertained as the focus is on the $114 million which had been paid by the Government.
For her part, Mrs. Simpson Miller is reportedly keeping an open mind and is awaiting the report from the six member committee established to review the reports which was submitted by the two men.
On Tuesday, Mr. Spencer wept as Energy Minister Clive Mullings gave details of the alleged irregularities.
The Minister said the matter would be referred to the Fraud Squad and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
RJR News understands that former Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell, has distanced himself from the alleged financial irregularities which have marred the Cuban light bulb distribution programme.
It is understood that Mr. Paulwell, in his report which was forwarded to Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller earlier this week, dissociated himself from the day to day handling of the programme.
Even as Kern Spencer firmly denies any wrongdoing, his former senior Minister is as strenuous in his denial of any involvement in the light bulb distribution programme.
Mr. Paulwell is reportedly maintaining that he had left the programme entirely in the hands of his former junior Minister.
Sources say the documents have so far failed to link Mr. Paulwell to the alleged irregularities.
Mr. Paulwell has in the past found himself embroiled in other messy arrangements.
He reportedly told colleagues that he had not received much information on that aspect of his former portfolio.
It is within this context that his report was reportedly less detailed than Mr. Spencer's.
The reaction in the People's National Party (PNP) continues to be mixed.
This is because Members of Parliament and former Parliamentarians continue to ask about funds which they had contributed to have the light bulbs distributed in their constituencies.
The total amount paid by MPs from both sides of the divide is still to be ascertained as the focus is on the $114 million which had been paid by the Government.
For her part, Mrs. Simpson Miller is reportedly keeping an open mind and is awaiting the report from the six member committee established to review the reports which was submitted by the two men.
On Tuesday, Mr. Spencer wept as Energy Minister Clive Mullings gave details of the alleged irregularities.
The Minister said the matter would be referred to the Fraud Squad and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Kern better open his mouth and start SCREAMING!
instead of having people tell him "don't talk"
just sit and 
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