The Editor, Sir:

Having read the article 'Golding breaks silence on PSC selection process' published in The Gleaner, I recalled that the Attorney-General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, confirmed recently on radio that she was opposed to the Public Service Commission's (PSC) recommendation that Professor Vasciannie be appointed Solicitor-General and she gave her reasons as the gentleman's lack of qualifications.

I have, therefore, concluded that something is rotten in this Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government.

Does Golding not think that we are capable of understanding that this is not any regard for principle by him, but rather an attempt by him to prevent Dr. Vasciannie's appointment at all cost? And it seems as if it will be at all cost indeed.

The previous Attorney-General A. J. Nicholson has indicated that the Prime Minister is well within his right under the Constitution of Jamaica to have the members of the PSC removed, but he stressed that he had better give good reasons.

Possible lawsuits

This suggests to me that legal issues will arise and, indeed, that the filing of lawsuits are being contemplated. It will be interes-ting to observe in such a case who will act for the Government.

I suppose it will be attorneys from the Attorney General Department, where Dr. Vasciannie is currently employed. Oh, what a tangled web!

It would be interesting indeed if the Governor-General appoints a new PSC and they advertise the position of Solicitor-General.

I would say to Dr. Vasciannie apply again, for your brilliance will shine through any smoke-screen imposed by this unprin-cipled Government.

I suspect, however, that the position will not be advertised.

I am, etc.,

KAREN MORIN

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