JLP says PNP has lack of regard for truth
JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) Deputy General Secretary Richard Creary says it’s unfortunate that the current Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has sunk Jamaican politics to a new low by consistently making false, deceptive and misleading comments which show absolutely no regard for the truth.
Creary, calling on the PNP to reconsider insulting the Jamaican people with its approach that’s characterised by blatant deception, cited five instances in recent days when PNP spokespersons have made false allegations.
He said:
1. PNP Vice-president Hayles falsely alleged that the Government is building three prisons in Westmoreland when in fact two police stations and a divisional headquarters are being built to improve security in the parish and its environs.
2. PNP caretaker Peter Bunting falsely alleged that the SPARK programme will not go to international tender even though there is demonstrable evidence this is taking place.
3. PNP Senator Gabriella Morris falsely accused Member of Parliament Krystal Lee of not lobbying for improved conditions in clinics in St Ann North Western when the Member of Parliament is on parliamentary record making strong representation for this to take place and has provided update on the progress made thus far.
4. PNP caretaker Alfred Dawes falsely suggested that ventilators in the public health system are unaccounted for.
5. PNP MP Denise Daley blatantly and deceptively sought to misrepresent a comment made by Health Minister Tufton about varying circumstances which medical professionals have informed have led to some maternal deaths.
Creary said it’s unfortunate that any time an Opposition spokesperson speaks, Jamaicans have to wonder “what new or old falsehood is being now perpetuated”.
He added: “I have been around politics for some time and it’s the first time I’ve seen this consistent pattern of deception and willingness to make false allegations deployed so frequently by a political party in Jamaica. This Opposition has no doubt sank Jamaican politics to a new low. They should cease and desist from this pattern of deception and lack of regard for the truth which have dogged their public statements,” Creary said.