PNCR was squatting in building earmarked for community health center

Abuildingearmarked to be used as a health center was taken over by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), according to Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall.

The building located at Lethem, Region 9, has been cited by the Auditor General and one of several buildings under unapproved occupation. Efforts were made recently to have the PNC operation in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) removed from the space that is under the care of the government.

Dharamlall said, “I have been advised by regional officials that consistent Auditor General’s Reports have cited the non-approved use of government buildings in the region.

“…in the case of the building under occupation by the PNC, I have been ad- vised that numerous efforts and notices were sent to PNC officials in Region 9 to vacate a government building which they occupied for political purposes and they have refused to do so.”

The location of this site is slated to have a health facility to serve the people of Lethem and the wider Region Nine. However, the continued illegal occupation of the building has stalled the construction of the facility.