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Broomes calls on Rodrigues to publish all assets, source of funding
…as minister admits to owning several properties
(Kaieteur News) – Leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP), Simona Broomes has called for full transparency and accountability in the acquisition of multibillion-dollar assets by the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues.
The former Housing Minister has admitted to owning several properties, locally and abroad, in addition to a company registered in the United States.
In a statement to the press on Tuesday, the former minister under the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU/ AFC) government pointed out that the issue is not about ownership, but source of funds, disclosure, and consistency of public explanations.
Leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP), Simona Broomes
She said, “Based on public reporting and statements now on record, serious and unresolved questions remain surrounding the acquisition of a US$540,000 property in the United States of America linked to Minister Susan Rodrigues.”
Broomes pointed out that according to official government salary scales, a Junior Minister’s net monthly salary is GYD 1,608,214, resulting in estimated net earnings of approximately GYD 96.5 million over five years (2020–2025).
She however pointed out that at current exchange rates, the overseas property in question is valued at approximately GYD 113.4 million, a figure that exceeds five years of total net ministerial earnings, before accounting for cost of living, taxes, ownership of other properties locally and ownership of luxury vehicles.
According to her, “This discrepancy is material and cannot be dismissed with general assurances” as she noted that Rodrigues also owns other multimillion-dollar properties in Guyana and a fleet of high-value vehicles, raising a legitimate public questions.
The party leader therefore called on the minister to publicly account for the full source of funds used in the acquisition of the overseas property and other major assets.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues
Moreover, she urged her to release her declared assets along with a complete and verifiable paper trail of mortgage instruments, loan agreements and repayment schedules. Additionally, Broomes called for the minister to confirm compliance with all statutory disclosure requirements, including filings with the Integrity Commission.
In the interest of transparency and accountability, the politician urged her colleague to submit to an independent review of her transactions to remove any perception of conflict or influence. She said, “If Minister Rodrigues is unable or unwilling to provide full and verifiable financial records within a reasonable timeframe, she must step aside from ministerial office to allow for an independent review.”
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