PM Rowley sticks to his guns! Insists comment about cops hiding based on facts

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is doubling down on his controversial comments about fearful police officers hiding from criminals in police stations, but insists his words were taken out of context and misunderstood.

Speaking exclusively to Guardian Media yesterday, Dr Rowley sought to clarify that he never intended to offend the dedicated officers who risk their lives to protect law-abiding citizens.

Dr Rowley made the statement during Monday’s debate on the rationale for the State of Emergency (SoE) and its subsequent three-month extension, which was later approved. Read More