Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner gave Beckles-Robinson a chance to give the audience an explanation about the delay in obtaining the bridge. Yesterday, Metivier, asked about the situation, acknowledged she had received some flack for it. She said: "It was nothing personal. This is politics. I respect Ms Beckles but nothing was done about the Arima projects in the terms she was MP. "So I stand by what I said. I won't talk behind her back. What must be said, must be said to her face. If it wasn't, that would be deception and I won't be deceitful. "That's not how we operate. Say it and move on. I'm sure all will be forgiven." Asked if she knew Beckles-Robinson was going to attend the function and had planned her remarks, Metivier said: "No, I didn't know she was going to be there but I came with a speech prepared."