Paulwell files suit against Golding
October 20, 2006
Phillip Paulwell, the Minister of Industry, Commerce Science and Technology with Energy, has made good on his threat to sue Opposition Leader, Bruce Golding, for statements he made in connection with the payment of J$31million by Dutch company, Trafigura Beheer, to the People's National Party (PNP).
In a statement yesterday, Mr. Golding confirmed that Mr. Paulwell's lawyer had contacted him. He, however, declined to say on what grounds he was being sued.
Attempts yesterday to contact Mr. Paulwell to find out the nature of the lawsuit were futile.
Mr. Golding said, however, that he welcomed the "opportunity to defend in court the statements he made concerning the matter and to expose the full extent of Mr. Paulwell's involvement."
He said he has noted Mr. Paulwell's "deafening silence" both inside and outside of Parliament and has instructed his lawyers to file a defence in the lawsuit brought against him.
Intention made public
Mr. Paulwell made public his intention to sue at a PNP press conference more than two weeks ago, after Mr. Golding revealed the $31 million 'donation' at a hastily-called press briefing....
Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
