Opposition calls on President to address nation on CoP fiasco

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Opposition calls on President to address nation on CoP fiasco

News Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Photo by Sureash Cholai - The Opposition Leader has written to the President calling on her to address the nation on her role in the Police Service Commission's (PSC) selection of the Commissioner of Police (CoP). The letter was signed by all 18 Opposition MPs. The letter, dated October 7, said the Opposition was concerned about allegations of executive interference in the appointment process for the office of CoP. It said the President had not […]

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