By: Antonio Dey | HGPTV Nightly News
Newly sworn-in Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Vinceroy Jordan, has slammed the government over what he described as a series of failed and mismanaged infrastructure projects, calling for greater accountability and stronger oversight.
Jordan said the government must be held responsible for the poor execution of projects such as the Belle Vue, Pouderoyen, and A-Line Pump Stations, many of which have failed to meet their contractual obligations despite millions of taxpayers’ dollars being disbursed.
“The government is 100 percent responsible for the corruption and incompetence because they continue to put unqualified individuals in positions of authority to manage this country’s resources,” Jordan stated.
According to the Auditor General’s 2024 Report, the government is still seeking to recover $121.7 million from Tepui Group Inc., a company owned by social media commentator Mikhail “Guyanese Critic” Rodrigues, following the termination of the controversial $865.5 million Belle Vue Pump Station contract.
Of the $160.8 million disbursed, only $8.11 million (5.05%) has been repaid, leaving a balance of $152.7 million outstanding as of September 2025.
Similarly, the construction of the Pouderoyen Pump Station by Spectre Inc., slated for completion in July 2025, is continuing without the requisite financial bonds, raising further concerns about accountability.
Jordan argued that if the government fails to act decisively against non-performing contractors and negligent public officers, it stands complicit in corruption.
“The government is to be blamed in terms of failure in other areas where, according to the Auditor General’s Report, millions of dollars were paid out and the government failed to recoup those monies,” he added.
The opposition MP also renewed calls for new leadership at the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), saying the agency’s management lacks the technical capacity to properly oversee drainage and irrigation works.
“I believe what should happen at NDIA is that we should have a CEO who is competent and knowledgeable of that entity,” Jordan asserted.
Jordan concluded that the Auditor General’s findings serve as clear evidence that the NDIA and other government agencies must be made more efficient and accountable, warning that without decisive action, corruption and inefficiency will continue to undermine national development.
