And the media also asked Minister Usher whether the government will still foot the bill for the BSCFA after they lost in court against BSI and BELCOGEN. As we told you, GOB - without public announcement - had guaranteed them with an indemnity. Well, that kicks in now - and between damages, interest and costs - it could be close to a million dollars of taxpayers money.
So, do they regret it now? Here's how Usher responded.
Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service:
"I think that decision was recently made, we have not had a Cabinet meeting yet to go over the decision to hear the advice of the attorney general and when that Cabinet meeting is concluded and a decision is made we can explain to the public, explain to the media, the way forward."
Reporter:
"Does the government regret giving the indemnity?"
Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service:
"You're asking me to talk on behalf the of the entire government? I don't think I can do that."
Reporter:
"You personally, sir, in hindsight."
Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service:
"I think it's a decision made by the Cabinet to support our cane farmers and to support the association so I support the decision of Cabinet."
