An addition to the official prime minister's residence and diplomatic centre will cost the Trinidad and Tobago taxpayer $10 million.The Minister of Works estimates that the three-storey structure under construction will be completed by the end of the year.
However Colm Imbert told reporters Thursday he is not sure that the figure is accurate but added that if the cost is $10 million "it is certainly value for money".
His words sounded familiar. That's exactly how his cabinet colleague Gary Hunt defended expenditure of more than $2 million for a huge national flag that he says is a symbol of national pride.
In a media release Tuesday, the Office of the Prime Minister stated that the building is part of the original concept for the compound and would be equipped with a stage, dressing room for artistes, toilet facilities for performers and guests, a holding area and storage space for equipment, such as tents and tables.
It will also include a media lounge, a drivers’ lounge and a garage and have accomodation for 1,000 people.
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