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Keith Rowley to discuss the details as it pertains to the continuation of work on the highway.

At a press conference yesterday, held at the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) headquarters at Paramount Building in San Fernando, Kublalsingh said major setbacks would occur if government fails to adhere to his advice and proceeds with the continuation of that segment of the highway.

“We are talking about the destruction of the historical food system,” Kublalsingh said. “The segment from Debe to Mon Desir is running through 13 communities and will have a significant impact on our ecology. We have nine miles cutting through 150 homes, 119 farms, mosques, temples and churches. They have not studied the ecological impact and the social impact.” Kublalsingh said he does not want to believe that all hope is lost. “All I am asking for is a meeting with the prime minister.

We have been fighting this struggle for 15 years. We will sit together even if it takes four or five months and work this out.” He said if Rowley fails to respond, the HRM would conclude that Parliament no longer responds to the advocacy of science.

He said that it seems that Parliament is an affliction to the people and “we will have to deconstruct it”. Kublalsingh’s sister, attorney Judy Kublalsingh said that for over two years, the group has made over 70 attempts to meet with Rowley but all attempts have been unsuccessful.

She said letters were hand delivered to Rowley’s office and contact made via phone calls and emails.

“On three occasions Dr Rowley agreed to meet. Dr Rowley agreed to a meeting with two members of the HRM’s support group which he cancelled,” she said.

“Dr Rowley agreed to another meeting, but while HRM members were on our way to meet him an official called to re-schedule the meeting.” She said that on another occasion, the HRM wrote requesting a meeting in August 2016 and in September the Prime Minister assured them of a meeting.