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Council, ma'am. Sorry, forgive me, that
is from Mrs. Moveta Munroe at the CDF
Office saying the contract was awarded to
Mr. Eziekel Russell and with the payment
date, are you aware of that, madam
?
MISS ANDREA SMITH:
I can remember some conversation with
Mr. Russell and Councillor Richards,
because both of them were spearheading
this project, but I don't have any details.
MR. DIRK HARRISON:
Let us just back up two questions,
remember you earlier answered St. Ann
Pedro Water Extension Project fell under
your portfolio, but you could not recall
when the project took place?
MISS ANDREA SMITH:
Yes, sir.
MR. DIRK HARRISON:
It was that, the Southeast Pedro Water
Extension Project one of your portfolio
responsibilities, madam?
MISS ANDREA SMITH:
It comes under CDF, so yes, it would have
been my responsibility.
MR. DIRK HARRISON:
Did you nominate or facilitate Mr. Eziekel
Russell getting that contract, ma'am
?
MISS ANDREA SMITH:
None of the two persons.
MR. DIRK HARRISON:
Is this the first time, other than you,
making reference, making reference to
Councillor Richards and the discussion
between Richards and Russell,
is this the
first time you are being made aware that
Mr. Eziekel Russell was awarded a