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December 5, 2016
Opposition members walk out of Parliament
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of the House of Representatives this afternoon when their demand for a statement on the government’s current infrastructure programme was not met.
Ironically, however, Prime Minister Andrew Holness gave the House of Representatives an update after they left.
Holness said only $400 million have already been spent on the programme. He said that the rest will be spent on upgrading the island’s drainage network.
Holness also promised a $200 million works, which will involve all 63 MPs.
He said that the MPs will have full discretion over the use of these funds.
Holness expressed his regrets that the Opposition walked out before he could make his statement.
Balford Henry
