Jack confirms that Percy "Do So" Villafana will get his library

Percy Villafana became a national symbol of opposition to the People's National Movement (PNM) and the Manning administration after he blocked Patrick Manning from entering his home.

Manning, who was Prime Minister at the time, was on a walkabout in the San Juan area and attempted to enter Villafana's property. The pensioner objected and told Manning he was not welcome. He raised his hands in the form of a cross to block Manning. Villafana told media later the symbol is used to block evil.

When Manning responded by doing a security check on Villafana and claiming that he was not a voter, there was a groundswell of national support for him. And during the election campaign in 2010 the People's Partnership created a "DO SO" symbol to remind people of Villafana and his rejection of the PNM.

Villafana was persuaded to appear on a political platform but he had one condition. He told the partnership he wanted no money or favours - only a library for his community.

Last week, Works Minister Jack Warner confirmed that Villafana will get the library. "Yes, the library will be built," Warner told the Express when asked if the promise to build the library has been forgotten.

"We have been under a lot of pressure since we came into office, we have not been able to get started on that but it will happen."

Villafana shares his time between homes in Winnipeg, Canada and San Juan and remains a hero in both communities. A relative told the Express he is "in good health" and enjoying his time with his children in Winnipeg.