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A description of opulence at City Hall
Dear Editor,
Quite recently there has been much rumpus about the Government of Guyana renting a five bedroom house for $500,000 per month for a junior Minister, along with covering unlimited VAT inclusive electricity consumption.
And one can understand why as the government is calling on the citizens to tighten their belts, to conserve and to reuse stationery etc. But quite frankly this opulence pales in comparison to the overindulgence occurring at City Hall.
How could one cry out for paying $500,000 per month for a luxurious mansion in a swanky neighbourhood when the Council doles out a whopping $82,000 which has now been increased to over $90,000 per month for a simple plastic portable toilet each?
Should citizens not be concerned about the first class travel around the world by municipal officials who are nowhere near ministerial level? Should they not be concerned about officials having bodyguards as if they are Prime Ministers or Presidents, state security at their residences, chauffeurs, gardeners, personal assistants and many attendants?
Should citizens not be worried about municipal officials wasting scarce resources on pointless retreats to grand resorts, hosting pageants, hat shows and expos whilst the ordinary staff members there cannot get their vacation allowances or salaries on time?
When will a complete forensic audit of City Hall’s books be done?
Mark Roopan
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