PINTARD LAYS DOWN THE LAW FOR MINNIS

These are the words of the Leader of the Opposition Free National Movement as quoted by Rashad Rolle of The Tribune 4 January 2022:

When he defends his record and the record of his administration that is perfectly acceptable but at no point (do) the comments he is making represent what the Free National Movement is. Again there’s a simple system that I mentioned to you all in a press conference earlier, that we issue statements against the backdrop of collaborating about what our message is going to be as an organisation and quite frankly the persons who have been doing that, sharing information, offering guidance the times I speak on that subject have been Dr (Duane) Sands and Renward Wells.

“Dr Minnis’ comments are perfectly in bounds as he defends the record of his administration. However, all substantive recommendations, while he is free to give his views, the official position of the Free National Movement are stated by myself and my comments are informed by my consultation with persons in the health field as well as Dr Sands and Renward Wells. 

“Dr Minnis has not, on any occasion, provided…when I’ve solicited comments from team members in preparation for any speaking engagement, they are informed by Dr Sands and Renward Wells and I want to make it clear that he is speaking for himself, not for us.”