PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday May 30, 2011 – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has declared that she and her government are standing by Works and Transport Minister Austin ‘Jack’ Warner who was “provisionally suspended” by football’s governing body FIFA over bribery claims, even though she is concerned about the allegations.
She said in a statement issued to the media late yesterday evening, hours after FIFA’s Ethics Committee announced the suspension, that Warner must be allowed every opportunity to present his side.
“I am fully aware that events like this involving a senior Cabinet Minister will be of immense concern to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Likewise, I am concerned by the allegations made and expect an update from Mr. Warner upon his return, which he has assured he will do,” said the release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister.
