Phillip Paulwell calls for changes in the way the Standing Finance Committee operates

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Harsher penalties coming soon for those responsible for pollution incidents; Gov’t remains committed to updating legislation

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Finance Minister reiterates that allocation of public resources will not be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Alleged robber shot and wounded in confrontation with lawmen

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Any threat of disruption to public sector at this time would be unnecessary escalation -Finance Minister Dr. Clarke

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Confederation of Trade Unions says Finance Ministry promises response on outstanding matters affecting public sector this week

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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UWI aims to earn USD$15M each year to offset continuous reduction in Government investment; no mismanagement of UWI’s affairs -Beckles

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Electoral Commission: JLP won Local Government Election; Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston will be selected on March 7

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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Continuous pollution of Rio Cobre thwarting fish restocking efforts – Friends of Rio Cobre President Kesonard Gordon

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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UWI to sign financial agreement with IDB tomorrow, for online education development – Sir Hilary Beckles

Leader of Opposition Business in Parliament, Phillip Paulwell has called for fundamental changes to be made in the operation of the standing finance committee.

At this morning’s meeting, which is now underway, Mr. Paulwell claimed that after making checks, there was no recording of committee meetings, despite hours of discussions by members in the past.

He said steps must be taken to ensure that the meetings are meaningful and less tiresome.

In response to Mr. Paulwell’s claims, Leader of Government Business, Edmund Bartlett said, while changes in the committee’s operations must take place, recordings and reports of the meetings are available.

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