By Jenique Belgrave
Barbadians could soon get an in-depth look at former minister Donville Inniss’ life behind bars in the United States.
As he continues the fight to have his money laundering conspiracy conviction overturned, he disclosed to Barbados TODAY that during his two-year stint in federal prison, he started penning a record of his experience that could be published later this
#SpeakingOut – Passing of Integrity Bill well overdue
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by Ria Riley
In light of the Donville Innis saga, I take this time to remind our Government about a campaign promise they made about the integrity life bill they boasted of passing 100 days of being in office.
This is year three! Where is it? Yes, an initiative was made, however nothing has come of this initiative because at the time of the sitting one new minister was to be in quarantine and so another walked out of Parliament fearing their safety rendering that null and void because x number of people were needed to be present in order to go ahead with the Integrity Bill.
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Statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley regarding news of Donville Inniss’ sentencing.
It is a sad day but we trust that this development today brings this unfortunate episode closer to closure.
We live in an era where governance and where accountability matter. It is a lesson for all of us, whether elected or appointed.
There must be a recognition that our commitment to serve people is a solemn one. We act not in our own interest but on behalf of others. What is the take away from this? That our duty and focus must always be to serve people – and in THEIR interest, not that of those of us who come to serve.
Statement from Attorney General Dale Marshall regarding the news of Donville Inniss’ sentencing.
“I don’t think that I can usefully comment on the outcome of the criminal proceedings brought against Mr. Inniss. The imposition of the penalty, as in our own judicial. System, is entirely a matter for the US courts.
That court heard the charges, presided over the case and listened to the mitigation. It is the only body that could make a determination of the appropriate penalty. I can only say that it now brings to an end this sad episode in Barbadian history, and there are important lessons to be learned by persons in and out of public life.”