The Government has refrained from making any detailed public comment regarding the request by the US Government for the extradition of a Jamaican national, Mr. Christopher Coke, to face charges in the United States. This is in keeping with established convention. However, recent statements by the Opposition warrant an appropriate response. It is completely untrue, as suggested by the Opposition...

Mr. President I welcome the opportunity to address this Honourable Senate in my first State of the Nation debate since assuming office in September 2007 as Attorney General and Minister of Justice. It is a great honour and yet humbling to be given the opportunity to serve my country in this capacity, and I thank the Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce...