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Youth Development Minister Foster Cummings is denying reports that his home was raided by police last week. The Minister has also refuted claims that he was questioned by the police.
In a statement, Cummings’ attorneys Asha Watkins-Montserin and Keisha Kydd-Hannibal said: “There has been no police search of his home or any property in which he may have an interest.
“It has become imperative to set the record straight with regards to the plethora of misinformation, malicious and downright untruths, that is being circulated on social media and elsewhere. The Minister of Youth Development and National Service and Member of Parliament for La Horquetta/Talparo, the Honourable Foster Cummings rebukes these attempts to malign his character,” the statement said.
“Minister Cummings is cognizant that as a holder of public office, attacks are inevitable, however, he is also a firm believer in rejecting lies and mischief aimed at him,” the statement added.
The attorneys also said that Minister Cummings “has not been contacted or questioned relative to any police investigation or matter. Furthermore, he has not been informed that he is the subject of any investigation by the police or any other authorities.”
Saying that, “the rumours being perpetuated are false, misleading and are evidently designed by others to attempt to damage his reputation,” Cummings’s attorneys said he will continue to do his work.
“Notwithstanding, Minister Cummings remains committed to serving his country, his constituents, and his Ministry with unwavering dedication despite these unfounded lies,” the statement said.