PNC ‘squatting’ in building earmarked for health centre in Region Nine

THE People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) is currently ‘squatting’ in a building that is owned by the state and earmarked to be used as a health centre for Lethem and the wider Region Nine (Upper TakutuUpper Essequibo), Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall said on Thursday.

“I have been advised by regional officials that consistent Auditor General

Reports have cited the nonapproved use of government buildings in the region,” Minister Dharamlall said.

Efforts were made recently to have the PNC operation in Lethem removed from the space that is under the care of the government.

“In the case of the building under occupation by the PNC, I have been advised that numerous efforts and notices were sent to PNC officials in Region Nine to vacate a government building which they occupied for political purposes and they have refused to do so,” Dharamlall said.

The location of this site is slated to have a health facility to serve the people of Lethem and the wider Region Nine. The illegal occupation of the building has stalled the construction of the facility.

It has been confirmed that the materials removed from the building have been secured and stored by the regional authorities.