Laveist had said earlier in the day he that he was continuing discussions with the Democratic Party and a meeting was scheduled for later that day. The independent island councilman also said the ball was in courts of the DP Party which he said is obvious enough that a blind man could see.
The island councilman resigned on Tuesday from the executive council, but held on to his island council seat. He said that he had no intention to give up his seat in the IC and that he was still negotiating with the Democratic Party. When asked if he was also discussing with the National Alliance Laveist said he felt that he needed to guard his information close to him.
Sources told this media house that a member of the Democratic Party had offered Laveist monies since they claim they understand his financial position which is said to be bleak. The source said the monies were offered to Laveist if he surrendered his IC seat to the Democratic Party which would allow them to remain in government.
When asked about this in his press conference Laveist said doing that would be bribery.
SMN News further understands that the DP faction is yet to call a meeting with its faction members to further discuss the situation of the resignation of Laveist now that they have to fill the commissioner seat in the island council.
The other persons in line to accommodate the seat are Senator Erno Labega and should he decline the offer it would then be Jeffry Richardson. SMN News contacted both men for a comment and they said so far they were not contacted by the party's leader. Richardson said whatever decision is taken by the leader of the Democratic Party is well with him while Labega said he has not taken any decision on the matter.