PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, May 19 2015 – The Integrity Commission has cleared Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament of any wrong-doing in the so-called “Emailgate” affair.
In a letter to Attorney-at-law Mr. Israel Khan, S.C. in his capacity as Attorney for the Prime Minister, the Commission’s Registrar stated: “… the Commission, pursuant to section 34(6) of the Act is satisfied that there are no or insufficient grounds for continuing the investigation into the above matter and accordingly this investigation is hereby terminated.”
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar has described as “a major victory” the Integrity Commission’s ruling today that effectively clears her and the Parliament of any impropriety with respect to Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley’s allegations.
“This is a major victory for the Office of the Prime Minister and the sovereignty of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. I am pleased the finding of the Integrity Commission has vindicated me. Of course I always knew that I had acted appropriately,” Persad-Bissessar said.
“Now we can move on to the real issue here. That is the Opposition Leader’s arrogant actions in misleading the Parliament and impugning members of the Government. If he will do this to Office of the PM, what would he do to those less able to defend themselves? If elected whom would he bully and harass?
“Now that the IC has pronounced and concluded their investigations, the country must move on to the real issues facing us and resolve to deal with the challenges that face us at this time,” she added.
