Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand, Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and other members of the government met with the Mayor of the Linden Town Council Mr. Dominique Blair, Mr. Alister Wester, Town Clerk Mr Lenox Gasper and Treasurer, Audrey Nelson as part of Government’s commitment to ensure accountability, improved levels of service and operational efficiency.
Government received strong representation from Lindeners and the private sector about the cost of conducting business in the town of Linden brought about by the toll charges.
It was established that the audited financial statements of the LTC are in significant backlog. This is to be corrected.
There will be an examination to arrive at a clear understanding of revenue and expenditure as the LTC was not in a position to pronounce on verifiable finances.
The LTC proposed a 50% reduction in the tolls that were previously being charged.
It was noted that this adjustment would not negatively affect cash flow to the LTC nor put any additional burdens on the private sector.
The Government is committed to reviewing the new proposal from the LTC as well as working to having a full and complete understanding of the revenue and expenditure of the LTC.
