Funds for London scholars released

In making this point at a news conference at the Eric Williams Financial Complex, Imbert advised reporters to speak to Education Minister Anthony Garcia about this matter.

Indicating he was aware of this particular matter, Imbert said, “That would not be a matter for the Ministry of Finance.

We would release the funds to the Ministry of Education and it is their responsibility to get it off.” The minister added, “Whatever funds we have been asked to release have been released.” Imbert hinted, “Sometimes the paperwork gets stuck.

Sometimes the request does not come to Finance.

That could be a possibility.” However he reiterated that this was a matter for Garcia to comment on. In a statement on Wednesday, former education minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh demanded that Garcia be fired on this matter.