Cunupia School re-opened

Garcia gave this statement as he responded to a question in the House of Representatives.

In response to another question, Garcia said statutory approvals from certain entities were not obtained to facilitate the opening of the early childhood care and education centre at Dass Trace in Penal.

Saying the problem began under the former People’s Partnership (PP) government and was not corrected by the time the PP demitted office in September 2015, Garcia explained his ministry is working to get those approvals with a view to setting a date to open the centre.

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, in reply to a question put to him last Friday, said the post of Director of Women’s Health is one that is approved by Cabinet.

He said talks are ongoing with the Chief Personnel Officer to fill that position and an adhoc committee has been established under the Chief Medical Officer to deal with the duties normally handled by that office holder.

Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan said works to repair a sinkhole in South Oropouche are underway and will be completed in the shortest possible time.