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**Perplexed** » 2012-01-09 15:31

SO according to the AG, this never took place as the act itself was illegal? Brown they hanging you out to dry, the AG and Cort said they knew nothing of this and it cannot be done.

**fnpsr** » 2012-01-06 01:12

Tenman, all along I thought that this case was a civil matter. Based on response to Skyewill, if the police are investigating the case to determine if it is a criminal case, then it is a criminal investigation. And as I have said before, Sanders is not obligated to talk to them. If he talks to them and they decide to bring charges against him, then they can use his statements against him. It would be foolish for him to talk to them, knowing that they are conducting a criminal investigation, and thereby incriminate himself.

“Let’s fix the little things before we attempt to fix the big things.”

**tenman** » 2012-01-06 00:25

Skyewill, the police are currently investigating the matter to see if it is a criminal matter.

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me » 2012-01-05 23:52

if u think that people is not singing on the choir u think that they are stupid,but look inside of you and your comments indicate that you are the one that very,very stupid.if you have nothing to contribute just go on the beach and count from 1 to 10 and stop calling people with their own views stupid.

**Skyewill** » 2012-01-05 23:44

I thought this was a civil issue

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 20:43

naiomi , yes its all a mess and the government has been busy trying to hide the real problems. The issue with the uncovered holes on those side walks is one that this country has had to pay out significant sums of moneys due to law suits from tourists. Whats even more sad is in action some of the sames holes we are paying for via settled law suits are still left uncovered.

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**naiomi** » 2012-01-05 20:22

what is so sad about the files being stolen from the courts is that not one person lost their jobs over it. It is business as usual. This is very troubling and I find this government along with the police is deceiving the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and we are doing nothing about it. They are very deceitful with Sir Saunders issue also

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 20:15

Cool Ruler I am trying to get you to see what skywill himself has already seen. The entire case has been tarnished due to political involvement. You have just before the 2009 election, the UPP holding a rally at justice square and setting up a Kongaroo court where ALP members are put on trail. You have the PM making statements via the airwaves during a national address that ALP persons are guilty of having offshorebank accounts etc.. The PM then has to appologize to MP Browne and Lester Bird not has him in court for defamation. Take the time to read the report of the defamation case and note the AG stated what the PM said was not legally correct. As you stated Panday claimed political victimation and I think I showed you that he proved it. Isn't this the same thing said of George Walter's appeal victory ie that it proves he was being victimised? The police instead of ensuring that their case appears neautral now signs on the UPP lawyer as a special counsel. The UPP by their actions have allowed politivs to be at the center of this matter and will see this all come to naught

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**naiomi** » 2012-01-05 20:07

I just returned from Antigua and our country is in a mess and they are finding time for this nonsense. There is not one road in Antigua that is not in urgent repair. My God it is a total disgrace. The playgrounds that they spend so much money on fencing is full of g**. The beaches needs cleaning from bushes and weeds. Customer service is lacking just ask the workers at the airport. The only thing I can say is that St. John's is clean but the sidewalk needs to be fixed. A tourist got injured by one of the open holes she dropped in it. I was couple steps behind of them. I had to help assist her, This is the industry that we are relying on and there are no roads for them to drive or walk properly. Imagine falling in a hole in the side walk in the city.

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 19:54

John French II I did respond via the first story providing his website contact us page url. Took me no more than 5 seconds to think of it and find it. Atleast one person used that address and had no problem getting him. I simply concluded that the intention was not to contact him but to try to embra** the man. I have no doubt that Ron Sanders has been in and out of Antigua within the past three years. Pretending such a public figure is a diffcult man to find is simply rediculous. The minister in charge of the police is also the chairman of the Caribbean Community Counsil of ministers of National security and law enforcement (CONSLE). He provides directions to CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS). They made no efforts to pretect the alledged precious documents stoten from the court house, they also made no real attempt to contact Ron Sanders.

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**Cool Ruler** » 2012-01-05 19:40

Ok let me clarify. The reference to pandae was in regard to how long the investigation took before charges was eventualy brought against him. Nothing to do with the verdic being overturned. You are looking at that perhaps to make the point that the samething could happen in this case but i dont think coming to that conclusion may be somewhat premature as no charges have been laid as yet.

**Morris** » 2012-01-05 18:19

Well said! You must have been reading my mind. If it didn't adversely affect the investigation, then why publicize they were stolen? These guys do not realize they are doing the citizens more of a disservice by shouting fire in a crowded room.

**RAWLSTON POMPEY** » 2012-01-05 17:40

Good John French II- Son of the Rock,
New Year greetings and continue with your contributions of enlightenment and edification.

Not sure if you were the one who wanted the meaning of "...IHI," but for what it may worth in terms of knowing, it is the "...ISHIKAWAJIM A-HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES," a Company of limited liability.
Best wishes for 2012.

**rupert j** » 2012-01-05 17:29

I did not realise that people were so stupid because 90 per cent of the comments on this issue are nothing but nonsense, my suggestion is if you dont have anything sensible to contribute to the subject stay off and say nothing, I beg of you people.

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 16:28

Ruler you were the one who wronly used panday as an example. As I recall the panday verdict was overturned due to polotical interferance. You then strangelly ask what turns on that when this is the same isue with ihi

**John French II** » 2012-01-05 16:17

Notes From A native Son Of The Rock. We have a Good Hon Dr. Minister, unelected senator, with the ear to cabinet, who touts the nation's IT advances given the penetration and high use of cell phones. All around him applaud and shower praises lacking in Ethos & Logos but full of Pathos. He threatens Service Providers should they not move to 4G. To what end? Many jump on the Bandwaggon with nary a thought of what is the purpose.
Will this be used to advance the creative abilities of Antiguans & Barbudans?
We have a culture of consumerism. Is the Educational Strategic Plan geared towards developing creative and entrepreneurial minds? Where is the direction towards Research in the colleges and institutes?
Any student with a blackberry, iphone or computer would have easily found Sir Ron with the aid of google. You would have been directed immediately to his website with a Contact Link in Full View.
Persuade me that there is a Culture of Research in A&B. If we do then the RABPF is woefully inadequate in its use of IT which both the Good Drs. Hon Ministers Responsible should be held accountable.
Heaven Help The Nation Of Antigua & Barbuda including Barbuda

**PLM** » 2012-01-05 15:34

Harry,

Distract from what? There is nothing to distract you from. The ALP and their foreign hoodlums must go to jail. Justice was delayed, but it will not be denied…

**Harry** » 2012-01-05 15:21

Try all you can to use IHI to distract from focus on Chinese Generator rip off but we shall not be distracted.

**Cool Ruler** » 2012-01-05 13:25

And tenman as Winston Derrick would say, "what turns on that" if or when charges are filed and they happen to be found guilty they certainly have the right of appeal which they will no doubt utilize using their vast resources. The verdict may or may not be upheld but as of right now it looks like they may have a case to answer.

**fnpsr** » 2012-01-05 12:49

While the police may have the right to interview any one, they do not have the right to compel them to speak. Furthermore, since this matter may lead to criminal charges, I don’t think his lawyer will advise him to talk to the police.

Burnette should cut the bull and if he has a case, as he appears to allude, then he should charge Sanders and issue a warrant for his arrest. or shut up.

This appears to be nothing more than “gamesmanship”.

Interpol, you can’t be serious? Isn’t this a civil matter?

“Let’s fix the little things before we attempt to fix the big things.”

**fnpsr** » 2012-01-05 12:48

It appears that Burnette is over his head and I would have hoped he would have cleared his comments with the lawyer COP. Oops!

Closing an investigation does not mean arrests and filing of charges. It means that the investigation has been concluded. Now, based on the findings of the investigation and the recommendations by the investigative body, charges may or may not be filed. Now, is Burnette showing his hand?

If the investigation was not adversely affected by the theft of the files, then why the need to rebuild the files?

Burnette said that Sanders name came up during the investigation and therefore they needed to interview him and, as such, was justified in putting out an APB on him. This is ridiculous, because as I understand it, this case is a civil case. Furthermore, CA was able to contact Sanders and evoke a response from him.

**Dig It** » 2012-01-05 12:37

Datadin is now "Special Constable?" Never heard a lawyer getting such a "prestige" title! Why not give him the Commissioner's job as well? Datadin was not effective in the tribunal so I don't know how he is going to be in IHI investigation? Burnette it is about time you stop talking like a politician, and like a COP! You said "we know what information we have." Yet, you already "implicate" Sir Ronald in the court of public opinion! If you are considering "Interpol," to get an interview from Sir Ronald, the matter is serious, a**ernational cops take them. If it turns out that Sir Ronald is an innocent man, the damage is already done, and, he has no choice but to sue the police and the government for "defamation" of character! Yet, fighting legal battles are the norm of the day for the powers-to-be than fighting the "real" plights of the people!

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 12:24

Cool Ruler you mentioned Panday, do you recall what was the ultimate end of his case? Was his appeal not successful and he judged not guitly? Ruler for confirmation see www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=042107102403 a 2007 artcle from INDOlink News Bureau which states:

Quote:

Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Basdeo Panday won his appeals case as Trinidad's Court of Appeals gave an oral ruling quashing the conviction and sentence imposed last year on the former Prime Minister. The Court of Appeals also ordered a new trial before a different magistrate to prevent a repeat of the prejudicial trial that led to Mr. Panday's conviction.

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**Judge Dredd** » 2012-01-05 12:16

The Special Constable is a Guyanese lawyer attached to the Chambers of Fenton Ramsahoye - the UPP's lawyer. Talk about politics and politricks.

**PLM** » 2012-01-05 11:23

St. Phillip North,

What on earth is “Air mark”? “Sir” Vere already hab his degrees, so you better tend to your own education.

**RAWLSTON POMPEY** » 2012-01-05 09:42

The pages of history may never be complete as long as man continue to exist. Some developments do marvel and some times addle the brain; some times they spur the imagination and stimulate "...CURIOUS" discussions; some times such curiosity "...kills the cat."
It is well known that professionally trained career police officers had pursued legal training to become lawyers. Before this Caribarena news story, it was not known that lawyers had reversed their "...LEGAL PRACTICE" to become "...SPECIAL CONSTABLES."

Such indicates that lawyers so appointed, or any person, irrespective of previous calling, are vested with "...POLICE POWERS OF ARREST AND DETENTION."

This may be seen from Section 74 that states "...Every Special constable shall, during the term of office, have all such POWERS, AUTHORITIES AND IMMUNITIES, and be subject to all such duties and responsibilitie s as are CONFERRED or IMPOSED upon a member of the POLICE FORCE."
" [Sec 74: Police Act, Cap 330].

**St. Philip North** » 2012-01-05 09:17

It would seems that the UPP wants unrest in Antigua, this is not the time to spend more millions on trying to lock up the Birds when people have no work or food on them table, they are inviting clivi unrest. the special constable is also air mark to become the new AG, Mr. pM since the same special constable is the one who represent you and the UPP and the UPP government in case with the same lester Bird now Mr. PM do you think that the special constable can be fair and free from fear, IT LOOKS LIKE THE MIDDLE EAST WILL FINDALLY REACH ANTIGUA.

**barry** » 2012-01-05 08:38

Article 3 of Interpol constitution strictly forbids..... political, military, racial, ect...
Someone smarter will expand on this issue

**PLM** » 2012-01-05 08:31

“Finalizing the investigation…a rrests…charges” ? The thiefing ALP yard fowls will finally get their comeuppance. I can die and go to heaven; Happy New Year indeed!

**tenman** » 2012-01-05 08:31

DataDin has shown that he is simply the PM's (UPP) lawyer. His being appointed clearly shows the politics at play. Lester Bird in a Nov 17 2010 caribarena article http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/politics/10710-bird-blasts-datadin-for-media-comments.html said of DataDin

Quote:

At the outset, I point out that Mr Datadin is the servant of the UPP regime which is paying him with taxpayers’ money. He has no choice but to defend his employer’s interest.

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**tenman** » 2012-01-05 08:29

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We are close to finalizing the investigation, and as you are aware, closing an investigation normally means arrests and the filing of charges,” Burnette said.

Is Burnette suggesting that in general all investigigation s result in charges being laid? A google search using "closing an investigation and charges" reveals results showing the opposite. It would be interesting to find out if Burnette's assertion is true for Antigua how many of these cases actually result in a guilty verdict?

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**sc john** » 2012-01-05 08:17

this man need to lose his job when the alp get in ,this burneette guy is a upp u know ,,,i hope he dont get pay for ever

**Antiguan youth** » 2012-01-05 08:08

Where the government get new monies from? Port workers not paid, but gov have money to pay their lawyer to do investigation. Antigua is a sick place

**Cool Ruler** » 2012-01-05 07:23

If and when charges are filed we can expect that they will say its a red herring or political witch hunt as was said by pandea in Trinidad after years of investigation when he was brought to book

**Antiguan** » 2012-01-05 06:18

Lies,pure political lies and it is sad to see our police force is manipulated and have become a political football . Burnette do you know a office Smith from John Hughes he was not a football to be used on labour day and is is out of a job. Why have not the ranks and file of the police force stand up for your own . Since the police force is being used as a football the police football team has gotten so confused that they do not know if they are the football or footballers . They they have not won a single game in the ABFA while goals in galore are scored against them . Oh my--- Antigua.

**STEVE** » 2012-01-05 05:51

"The senior police officer added that the investigation was not adversely affected by the theft of files from a cabinet in the High Court building". IF IT MISSED YOU MR. OFFICER, MANY PEOPLE OUT HERE BELIEVE THAT "IF" FILES WERE STOLEN IT COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN U.P.P. OPERATIVES WHO DID IT. “We are close to finalizing the investigation, and as you are aware, closing an investigation normally means arrests and the filing of charges,” Burnette said. SO, IS IT YOUR PLAN TO LOCK UP SOME "BIRD PEOPLE" SO THAT THE U.P.P. COULD TRY TO FOOL THE ELECTORATE WITH A GRAND SCHEME THAT THEY ARE GOING ABOUT GETTING JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE? IT NAR GO WORK. THE U.P.P. MUST GO. THE ELECTORATE WILL NOT BE FOOLED AGAIN.

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