While the Public Service Minister will not give a definitive statement on the matter – the attorney representing Ausbert Regis says his client and the government have successfully completed their negotiations.
Peter Foster says his client has agreed to a post in the Prime Minister’s office and a financial statement in lieu of a return to his post as Police Commissioner. Regis sued the government in 2011 following his transfer from his post as Commissioner arguing he had been unconstitutionally dismissed. A judge ruled later that year he should be immediately reinstated to his post and awarded damages.
Following the extension of Vernon Francois’s acting commissioner appointment and more vacation leave for Regis – both sides have agreed to a cash settlement and an appointment for Regis in the Prime Minister’s office.
The post of Commissioner meanwhile – remains up in the air.