Possible jail time for MP

KINGSTON – Opposition parliamentarian Dr Patrick Harris faces the possibility of going to prison if he does not pay J$1.6 million (US$18 000) in outstanding property taxes.The court ruled Wednesday that the Member of Parliament for Trelawny must pay the money “immediately” or face a minimum of 30 days behind bars.The court ruling means that Harris, 34, can be taken into police custody at any time, but he also has the option of reporting to the Tax Office, where arrangements can be made for the money to be paid.Meanwhile, lawyers representing dancehall entertainer O’Neil Bryan, also known as Elephant Man, have been meeting with his management team to discuss the artiste’s tax woes. (CMC)