Contractors Tell Cabinet Public Works Is ‘More Equitable’ Under Current Minister, PM Says

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says local contractors have credited the Ministry of Public Works with major improvements in fairness, payment timelines, and distribution of work, praising the system as more transparent under Minister Maria Browne.

Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, the prime minister said it was the first time Cabinet held a structured meeting with the country’s top contractors. “I believe it’s the first time that… cabinet would have met with our top local contractors,” he said.

Browne said the contractors were clear in their assessment of the ministry’s performance. “They indicated that the system within Public Works is far more equitable under the current minister. They’re getting more work. They’re getting paid more often.”

He added that Cabinet members were struck by the strength of the feedback. “We sat there in awe as a cabinet, hearing them giving testimony to what is happening today compared to many years ago.”

The prime minister said he would provide additional details later in the programme, noting that the contractors also raised operational issues and broader sector concerns.

The remarks follow growing public focus on the Ministry of Public Works, with officials and contractors highlighting changes in management, workflow, and accountability systems.

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