Dirty footprints on the faces of the poor

The Editor: In response to a reply from the minister, Dr Moonilal bemoans the fact that the cost of the inquiry of the Piarco Airport stands at $5 million and rising. He also theorises about what could be done with the salaries of Mr Jones of Petrotrin and Mr Grimes of WASA. Dr Moonilal did not tell us whether he will dismiss or get these “high earners” to work for nothing. Cost effective performance might be the ideal yardstick

Is it not the practice that when a post is advertised, remuneration and other benefits are clearly stated? If an employee is given an increase to which he is not entitled, it should be taken back and the officer who awarded the illegal increase be disciplined. End of story. The Piarco Inquiry is a  “plane of a different colour”; it will identify weaknesses in the system. On submission of its report to the government, it is hoped that laws will be passed in order to protect this nation from wanton abuse by local and foreign nationals. We are paying a pretty high price. Dr Moonilal, I am sure, will join me in saying who is to get lock up; get lock up. End of story. Corruption leaves its dirty footprints on the faces of the poor.

Augustus Lewis
Marabella