Bring the evidence

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Glenda Morean-Phillip yesterday called on Opposition Chief Whip Ganga Singh to bring forward any information he has about a reported overpayment of $29 million to Waterfarms (Trinidad) Limited by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). Morean-Phillip also said she stands ready to arrange a meeting between Singh and Canadian forensic investigator Bob Lindquist “at Mr Singh’s convenience”, so that Singh can hand over his information to Lindquist.

The Caroni East MP alleged in Parliament on Tuesday that former PNM parliamentarian Dr Joe Laquis, attorney Mark Laquis and WASA vice-chairman Rawlingson Agard were behind the reported overpayment and he was prepared to meet with Lindquist and turn over certain information in his possession. All three men have denied Singh’s allegations. In a statement, Morean-Phillip reiterated the Government’s willingness “to treat seriously with any such information unearthed by the MP for Caroni East and advises that any information provided will be treated with the seriousness the matter deserves.”  “This Government is committed to transparency and accountability in all its undertakings and will not hesitate to deal decisively and effectively with matters coming to its attention involving wrongdoing on the part of anyone,” she declared. Morean-Phillip added that Singh “is free to call upon the Attorney-General for any assistance”.