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There have been a series of resignations at the SWRHA leading to the dissolution of the board...
The Prime Minister says a new board will be in place soon.
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00:00The Prime Minister told TV6 some members were asked by the Health Minister to resign
00:05and some to remain because the government wants to focus on new objectives at the SWRHA to improve
00:12health care. She said new members were approved two weeks ago and they will be installed shortly.
00:19We also sought answers on what's happening with the program for upgrading roads efficiency unit
00:24or Pure. The Prime Minister confirmed that it is to be closed and added, quote,
00:30it would not make a difference as they have been around for over 20 years and we don't have any
00:36good roads. A report on Pure was submitted to the Attorney General and investigations are underway
00:42with charges likely to be brought against persons. Outside of Pure, the PNM spent over $750 million
00:50to build three miles of highway called the Churchill-Roosevelt Extension. This is also
00:57under investigation. Persons at the Ministry of Works and NIDCO will have to answer many questions
01:03regarding this project, end quote.