On Friday, the Public Security Ministry’s contract workers and increases in revised budget estimates were scrutinised by the Opposition. During the proceedings, it was revealed that apart from hiring nine new officers for the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), officers are also paid a “top up” or bonus by the Public Security Ministry outside of their regular salaries.
Making the admission was Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, on the final day of the Budget Debates. Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Juan Edghill had questioned why salaries were being paid under a line item called
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