THE EDITOR, Sir:
IN LIGHT of the discussion whether the Bank of Jamaica and other financial service providers can refuse to provide information to the Senate of the country, can the members of this body be considered ordinary members of the 'Public'?
These members of the public, like the Prime Minister, have to make decisions relative to laws that are fundamental to the running of the country. They should be able to do so with all the pertinent information available.
I agree with Senator Whiteman et al that there are laws governing access to information for a variety of reasons. However, I would challenge that law that technically is keeping the framers of laws in the dark. I doubt that this can be considered a motive for governance.
I would ask that the Attorney-General interpret the word 'public' in this sense as it relates to members of Government responsible for reporting on public matters, and their access to relevant, credible and timely information.
I am etc.,
HUGH M. DUNBAR
hmd-energy@erols.com
West New York, New Jersey
Via Go-Jamaica
