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AFRA RAYMOND “Ambiguity and silence (are) the enemy of ethics and integrity.” – Richard Bistrong “‘Manufactured consent’ is supported by ‘…effective and powerful ideological institutions that carry out a system-supportive propaganda function by reliance on market forces, internalised assumptions, and self-censorship, and without overt coercion…’” – Noam Chomsky The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
AFRA RAYMOND The Attorney General’s decision to halt implementation of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act was announced on June 22. Strong objections to that delay were recorded from the Joint Consultative Council (JCC), the Office of Procurement Regulation and myself. The AG said he was unwilling to proceed, on the basis
If the legislation to give the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) is fully proclaimed to give it teeth, corrupt politicians engaging in illegal procurement practices will face the full brunt of the law, said OPR chairman Moonilal Lalchan. “Finally someone in TT, under the office of the Procurement Regulator, will have the opportunity to
The statement from disgraced Attorney General Reginald Armour saying that the Government “is not prepared” to implement the procurement legislation should come as no surprise to anyone. Without any hint of self-awareness Attorney General Armour arrogantly proclaimed that implementing this legislation which would allow for full transparency and accountability in the acquisition and sale of…
Acting CEO: Udecott strengthening procurement processes Tamica Charles-Phillips - THE Urban Development Corporation of TT (Udecott) has been working since 2015 to strengthen its public procurement processes. This was the assurance given by acting Udecott CEO Tamica Charles-Phillips to members of the Public Accounts Enterprises Committee (PAEC) during a virtual meeting on Wednesday to discuss the company's 2014 and 2015 audited financial statements. Independent Senator Amrita Deonarine said external stakeholders have claimed, "Procurement (in Udecott) is weak in technical expertise resulting ...