Georgetown – Dr. Vishwamintra Persaud had been sacked by Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy today. The Minister publicly apologize to all persons that were offended by the decision of the GPHC to offer employment to Dr. Persaud.
Dr. Persaud was convicted in the United States for sexual offense. The Minister contended that his Ministry erred in not ensuring that the employment of Dr. Persaud was in compliance with the Sexual Offenses Act. He pointed out as Minister of Health, it is his responsibility to ensure that in making certain decisions we have taken into consideration all relevant matters. It is clear that in this case we did not take into consideration the various implications of this case and clearly the provisions of the Sexual Offenses Act were relevant. In so doing, we have offended many persons and I apologize on my behalf and on behalf of my ministry. It is my responsibility as Minister of Health to advise the GPHC that the employment of anyone should take into consideration the provisions of the Sexual Offense Act. Minister Ramsammy said he failed to offer advice to the GPHC and in this regard the blame is entirely him.
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