Political Shrapnel

The political explosion occasioned by Brady's letter bomb - published in the Gleaner, Tuesday October 7, 2010 - has sent shrapnel with extreme prejudice in the direction of Prime Minister Golding and Minister Daryl Vaz. Brady has made some damming allegations - the truth of which must be ascertained.

There is enough defamation to go around with all contenders being offered generous proportions. However, it is political credibility that takes center stage.

Hence, we highlight the political shrapnel:

• Brady took instructions only from Prime Minister Golding. Thus for all intents and purposes, Bruce Golding was Brady's client.  
• The instructions centered on attempting to resolve the political issues raised by the extradition request for Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
• The employment of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips (MPP) was only possible if this was a Government of Jamaica (GOJ) initiative and under a paid retainer.
• Brady reported such in full to Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
• The Prime Minister agreed to the terms of engagement stipulated by MPP with the added condition that attempts be made to "ensure, as best as possible, that the Government did not appear to be involved."[emphasis added]
• Minister Daryl Vaz was delegated to handle all the "financial implications." (What the hell does that mean?)
• Both PM Golding and Minister Daryl Vaz were made aware of MPP pre-conditions and were central to the hatching of the conspiracy to deceive.

 The situation remains the same GOJ in 3D.