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Tivoli COE: Paul Ashley's Recommendations

The Report of The West Kingston Commission of Enquiry 2016 has been made public. There has been widespread discussion in the public space as to the value-added of this enquiry. The Gleaner, July 12,2016 reported that " The Government has put the full cost of the enquiry about $450.8m" . The cost of 'high-powered" lawyers representing state agencies has gained   notorious attention . The Commission invited members of the public to submit proposals which would be taken into consideration in its Report. A list of the persons who submitted Memoranda of Recommendations is published in Appendix 4. It would have been useful if the public was afforded easy access to such memoranda which may, or may not, have found favour with the Commissioners. Below is mine which was submitted on January 6, 2016:                                       Subject: Proposed Recommendations from the Public    1. The Establishment of a dedicated web-site • There is a substantial a