Ministries must not instruct from where to purchase equipment

Mar 18, 2022 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – A perusal of the letter sections over the last several months revealed a large number of unanswered questions relating to government contracting of services — giving out contracts, purchasing equipment, handing out grants, among other issues. Engineering catastrophes, procurement of equipment, handing out grants, etc., seem to have become money making enterprises for those in authority as well as some who are politically-connected. Unanswered questions, allegations, and doling out grants warrant an investigation.

Interaction with staff at ministries suggests that contractors are instructed from where to purchase equipment and the type of equipment to be ordered. Officials give themselves contracts in companies in the name of others. Suggested equipment for government undertaking may not be up to par for the task to be done. Contractors say some of the proposed models of equipment are inferior. Contractors complain that if they resist instructions of where to purchase equipment and the quality of equipment, contractors will be denied contracts. No Minister or government official should instruct contractors where to procure equipment or materials and what type or model.
Complaints against corruption and alleged drawbacks are just brushed aside. Those who complain against corruption are victimized. Decent citizens feel that the only outcome against wrong doing is the sacrifice made by the complainant who becomes victimized. An investigation is warranted. Will there be any?
Is corruption equal to development?

Yours truly,
Nigel Griffith

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