THE EDITOR, Sir:

I'm a bit intrigued by the fact that approximately a week ago, Prime Minister Bruce Golding stood before the parliament and the people of this country and stridently defended the purchase of the Hydel lands in St Catherine on the basis that it was needed for development of the corridor.

Then came the Opposition's press briefing, crying foul and nepotism. Hyacinth Bennett, during an interview on a television newscast, painstakingly pointed out that Hydel's finances were in good standing and did not need rescuing. The new head of the UDC, Wayne Chen, denied that the lands were purchased to save Hydel and asserted that the lands were for developmental purposes.

Yet, the following day, Mr Golding returns to Parliament, firing from all cylinders, unapologetically admitting that his administration bought the land to save the school and this he did to thunderous applause from his team sitting behind him with their tails in their backs.

A little too late

The admission comes a little too late. If you are saving a school, tell us. We have earned that right to know. Don't have us looking for 'development' that will probably never happen. We are now wondering if this is the real reason for the firing of the UDC board. It's no wonder the information minister was left stumped by reporters asking for an explanation. What was Ms Grange to say?

In true Golding fashion, he began to point fingers at the Opposition, exclaiming that "it will be a long time before anyone on that side would ever have the moral authority to accuse anyone of corruption". Was he inadvertently telling this nation to ignore the PNP's pointing out of any alleged wrong his administration does because they were an alleged scandalous bunch?

Country knew

And so, what if the previous administration saved Priory from closure? At least, the country knew what it was and wasn't told there were big plans for the land.

Well, I am pleased to see the Opposition finally doing what it promised, which is to hold this Government accountable. It is high time Mr Golding realises that he cannot spend five years looking back and blaming the previous administration for the struggles he now faces. You promised to fix it, so fix it!

I am, etc.,

ANN-MARIE CAMPBELL

marieanncampbell@gmail.com