Readers’ reactions

Dennis Gordon’s JACDEN repays customs duties linked to UHWI tax exemption controversy, PAC chairman discloses.

So all that grandstanding about the “Illicit 6” wasn’t based on a principled position? It was raw political expediency? – @ja_cynic

Why is Julian spending his political capital on this? - @VellusAurelius

Honesty is the best policy. What kind of example are you setting for the young people watching? – Norman Porter

Do the investigation, build the case and let the court decide his faith. If you commit the crime, serve the time. No one is above the law! – Carlington Bartley

So, does that exempt him from public scrutiny? – Dionne Sue Newman

This is like taking a candy from a kid, and when he or she start to cry, you hand it back to them. – Murray Richard

As a Comrade, we not accepting that. We need stronger action. – Fitzroy Kepple

He should be relieved of his duties on the PAC. - Borris Vanriel

You see weh you did duh, caaahhh rub out. - Collette Walker Dabrio

This is not adequate; this can only be the first step. Give the full story. Where is the further investigation? Not good enough. – Arlene Harrison Henry

A move in the right direction. Restitution. – Suzette Ferguson

That is not enough, he should resign from public office. – Patrick Barrett

This man needs to exit himself from politics immediately. The PNP party can’t be serious about being government of this country if it doesn’t address issues like these decisively. – Kevin Mills

So, all is forgiven then? OK. – @savageboss_smith

No man, this nuh right. Be it may JLP or PNP, ya’ll need to face the penalties. – @kimico3206

Who allowed him to receive such benefit? What consequences is such person facing? – @hlgdimes

It’s a good thing that you repaid it but, given the fact the Opposition Leader can’t remove you as an MP, the most honourable thing to do is step down from the PAC. This is how we will differentiate the Government from the Opposition, given their stance on corruption. – @afrojamrock

What about the penalty/fine for the act? – @ambrissett

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, Facebook and Instagram pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel