Four properties were rented by the Government before and after the general election for up to five years, at a total cost of some $55 million. This has prompted political and social activist Devant Maharaj, who made the discovery, to question the wisdom of signing such costly contracts in the midst of a general election.
Moonilal to explore using solar power in Govt buildings
Wednesday, 02 June 2010 00:00
Minister of Housing and the Environment Dr Roodal Moonilal says he is committed to exploring alternative sources of energy to lower the country’s levels of carbon emissions. Speaking to the T&T Guardian yesterday at his George Street, Port-of-Spain, office, Moonilal said a task he planned to embark on was exploring and implementing the use of alternative energy sources. He said the ministry was looking into the exploration and use of solar power in Government buildings and housing. Moonilal said he had worked on two proposals for the use of solar power.
Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Jearlean John says the 7,902 houses promised by December will be delivered.
’I am always on target so there is no need to worry. These houses have already been built. The only problem with them is the wastewater and we are working on having that addressed in time for delivery,’ she said.
