The caretaker Prime Minister, Mr. Benediktson, has issued a 5-year whaling license, despite the fact that the caretaker government is not allowed to tie the hands of the next government on controversial issues. It is also surprising that this decision was made without discussion in the Althing or the coalition party. Relatives and friends of the Prime Minister are closely connected to the two whaling companies that received the licenses. Hvalur hf. received a license to hunt 240 fin whales, i.e. large whales, while the other company received a license to hunt small whales. In the opinion of many, this is yet another example of widespread corruption in the Prime Minister's political party.
Photo BBC
No comments:
Post a Comment