THA Received 75 Million; Unawares.

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It was last week that the Chief Secretary, Orville London called on the Minister of Finance, Larry Howai to release the $100 million fund that was approved to complete the new Scarborough General Hospital. 

A news release also indicated that London London as well as Finance and Enterprise Development Secretary Dr Anselm London and Secretary of Health and Social Services Claudia Groome-Duke made futile attempts to get the money released.

However, the Minister of Finance have indicated that a  $75 million payment was made on July 5, with the remaining $25 million to be paid  today.

When contacted yesterday, The Minister of Health remained critical of the THA's lack of knowledge of the payments, indicating that this is a cause for concern. He further stated, that London needs to go back and look at the THA books in light that the Minister of Finance have confirmed payments. 

Tobagojustice awaits a response from the Chief Secretary-Orville London in light of the new information brought to the public on this issue  of non payment.