Bruce & Brady Bawl Out

Let us not confine our examination of this matter to the capacity in which Brady signed the agreement.  Let us assume that Brady was not acting as the "Consultant to the Government of Jamaica".

• Then who were the real clients of Brady and Co.?
• How much money was paid to Brady and Co. to effect such a deal with the US law firm and how were those funds sourced?
• Who were the real beneficiaries of the efforts undertaken  by the said US law firm?
• Was Brady just a "lubricated conduit" - to use the Prime Minister's own words?
• Did the GOJ play any role in advising Brady and Co. and/or the US law firm in this matter?
• If such initiatives were being undertaken in the USA with state officials and agents acting on behalf of the GOJ, then Jamaica's ambassador to Washington should have been aware of such meetings. Was Ambassador Johnson so aware?
• What role if any, did Ambassador Johnson play in this episode?
• Could any John Doe just walk into a prestigious US law firm and enter into an arrangement for that firm to act on behalf of a sovereign independent state without certified/official confirmation?
• Has the disputed contractual arrangement been terminated?

More Bawl Outs Coming.

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The Brady Factor

The Dudus Extradition Affair (DEA) has been complicated by what can be conveniently called the Brady factor.  Spin is unravelling; embarrassment is spilling all over the government; credibility is a casualty; the situation not only looks bad, but it stinks.

The Golding government needs to come clean. It is walking a vanishing line.  A number of questions remain unanswered:

•    Was Brady provided with written authority to enter into such an arrangement?

•    Did any government/ministry/department receive and respond to any request from the said US law firm regarding the authority of Brady to enter such arrangements on behalf of the GOJ?

•    Who were the individuals that accompanied the SG to meetings with officials of the US government?

•    Did Brady at any time meet with US officials regarding the DEA?

•    How many meetings did the US law firm attend in their capacity as representing the interests of GOJ?

•    Was the AG and Minister of Justice made aware of the occurrence and outcomes of such meetings?

•    Did the AG and Minister of Justice inform the PM and/or the cabinet of the occurrence and outcomes of any such meetings?

•    Did Brady inform the PM about the progress report of the US law firm"s representation on behalf of the GOJ?

•    Did the PM at any time instruct Brady on the direction/strategy to be employed in dealings with the US officials?

•    How much money was paid to the US law firm under the said arrangements and how were such funds sourced?

The Government's inept handling of this episode is turning out to be the newest quiz show: The Brady  Fact - or -???

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"8 O'Clock Jamaica Time"

Those of you old enough will remember this political satire produced by Anthony Gambrill and others on the Jamaican political reality.

It was very amusing with notable Jamaican personalities being brilliantly portrayed to the delight of packed houses revelling in the political foibles.

One memorable performance was that of Harold Brady who portrayed Rex Nettleford. Brady, dressed in black leotards, spun and danced his way around the stage as if Nettleford had indeed choreographed himself in the role.  The voice and mannerisms were impeccably replicated. Brady was brilliant then with his twists and twirls. He was convincing as Rex Nettleford.  The audience applauded his performance and some returned to experience the act again and again.

Sadly Brady is still spinning and twirling his way albeit on a different stage.  The performance has not been credible.  There is no applause and the audience is flabbergasted. Hopefully there will not be a repeat.

There is another scheduled political satire being acted out: "Bruce-on-the-loose", "Bruce Gone to Pot", B.C.- Bruce Confused".

Unconfirmed reports are that the OCG is investigating ticket sales and casting procedures!

The Brady Contract

Brady's Spin

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