Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet, made is very first visit to the Owen King EU Hospital on Monday 31st October accompanied by Minister for Health and Wellness – Senator Mary Isaac, Minister for Economic Development – Guy Joseph and other senior health officials.
The office of the Prime Minister says Mr Chastanet held very frank discussions with contractors for the project and health officials, in an effort to resolve issues surrounding the full commissioning of the hospital.
For his part, Minister Joseph says he has been receiving conflicting reports as to why works at the facility have not been completed within the stipulated or agreed time-frames. He did not mince words when addressing the perceived level of competence of some of the contractors on the project.
The Health Minister shares concern about the time frame for the opening of the hospital.
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