No corruption in scholarship awards to ministers – Granger

Pledging his support for the educational advancement of all, including public servants, President David Granger has said that there is nothing corrupt about the granting of scholarships to ministers Annette Ferguson and Nicolette Henry.

“I do not know the grounds for these specific cases but I would say that on the face of it, it is not a corrupt transaction, it is a legitimate means of career development and I think any form of enhancement of a person’s education should be considered and it is a policy of our government to ensure that people improve their academic qualifications,” Granger said on the ‘The Public Interest’ programme, which was broadcast on Friday.

During the programme, Granger was asked to