Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr has been faced with a torrent of criticism over his statements in support of the contentious award of a multi-million dollar contract, which he said should be seen as an example of success to inspire black youth.
His comments, including the accusation that the former APNU+AFC failed the black community, were made last Friday during an appearance on the Hits and Jam 94.1 Boom FM afternoon programme, where he spoke in support of the award of the contract to St8ment Investment Inc.
The company, owned by one of the programme’s hosts, Kerwin Bollers, was recently awarded a $346 million contract for the construction of the Bamia Primary School in Linden and there have been questions about the process used to select the relatively new company, which has no track record in construction.
