After nearly two years in committee stage, the police bill has been reported back to parliament, yesterday. It has been improved by carrying out a joint scrutiny of two parliamentary standing committees - namely - the social affairs committee and national security committee.
When I heard the news of the crowd that had gathered in front of the palace, my immediate reaction was to start switching channels - radio and television alike. I was saddened by the protest. I will explain why.
The past two weeks have been a nervous one for me and some of my colleagues in cabinet. Media has been ripe with speculation of cabinet ministers who have 'resigned' or are 'about to resign'. A friend asked me to update my earlier post on 'three years in cabinet'.
The day I met the representatives of resort staff, they told me several stories. Some of them were distressing
On Monday, 14 July, at 10 am, some four representatives of the 5000 petitioners from resorts, met with the president to advocate for their rights. An hour later, some twenty of them met me and repeated the same concerns. Those who met the president were amongst them.
