Finance
Opposition leader disputes Finance Minister
Opposition leader Persad-Bissessar accuses Imbert of incompetence and lying over airport terminal costs, demands investigation.
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has accused Finance Minister Colm Imbert of incompetence and dishonesty regarding the construction of the new ANR Robinson International Airport terminal. In a statement, Persad-Bissessar claimed Imbert contradicted himself at a press conference, fumbling with figures and failing to remember key details until after media reports surfaced. She also disputed claims of savings on land acquisition, asserting that the process is ongoing and that funds from a loan were used to cover cost overruns. She called for a criminal investigation into the project and demanded Imbert’s resignation, criticizing the entire Cabinet for allegedly covering up the project’s flaws. Persad-Bissessar also blasted Prime Minister Dr. Rowley for avoiding public scrutiny over the issue.
