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Tivoli COE: 3-month enquiry lasts 14 months

The Report of the Tivoli COE is expected around mid-April , some two (2) months after the end of the public hearings. Those public hearings took place over some fourteen (14) calendar months. The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Western Kingston Commission of Enquiry states iner alia: “ 2. The Commission shall use its best efforts to conclude its enquiry within three (3) months after it commences, and shall make a full and faithful report on and recommendations concerning the aforesaid matters, and transmit the same to His Excellency the Most Honourable Governor General, within two (2) months after concluding its enquiry.”  Obviously there was the expectation that the public hearing would have lasted some three (3) consecutive calendar months from the date of commencement baring any unavoidable and unforeseeable delays. Similarly the Report should be submitted to the Governor- General within two (2 ) consecutive calendar months of concluding of its enquiry, baring any u...