It has been my argument all along, if the Brits want to help Jamaica build a prison we accept the deal , but they keep the Jamaicans who are convicted of crimes in Britain until they have served their sentences after which Jamaica has no choice but to accept her nationals.
If Jamaica accept the deal as it is presented it automatically means that any Jamaican who commits a crime in England will be sent back to do their time in Jamaica into perpetuity.
It’s just that simple.
Again might I remind everyone they are sending them back to Jamaica to save Britain money .
Subsequently they have made the tactical gamble, that Jamaica a poor country will not be able to resist the lure of the money they offer.
It is inherently a bad deal that Jamaica should not even consider.
Secondly, even if Britain presents the deal as I articulated it ought not remove from the table the just issue of reparations.
Thank you Madam Prime Minister.