Later on, Caribbean Shores Kareem Musa discussed his ministry, viewing crime, not just through enhanced policing, but also through poverty reduction and educational measures.

He boasted about the strides his ministry has made in the past year.

By the time Musa stood up to give his speech, all members on the opposition side were once again absent.

This is day one of the debate and it wrapped this evening after 6:00. It continues tomorrow, and, if necessary, Friday.

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