'Every nickel, every penny I managed was spent on the people'- Hon Maduro-Caines
“Over the past few days, many have been shocked by information, figures and names found in this…audit report which was leaked. While I am not condoning any misconduct concerning the way in which this document was released, I believe that the people do deserve to know where public funds are spent. I’m however concerned for the youngest persons on this list, whose identities were splashed across the territory unexpectedly,” she said.
The Junior Minister noted that many have written to her seeking assistance and she has assisted where she could.
'I did not personally assign over $1M in grants'
“I want to make it abundantly clear that I did not personally assign over one million dollars in grants of the amount presented. I was directly able to assist persons out of my district allocation, which is $125,000 per year,” she noted.
According to the Auditor General, Sonia M. Webster, in her report, $1,086,481.00 in assistance grants was distributed in the Sixth District between January 2019 and May 2022.
Hon Maduro-Caines said during the COVID season, Government allocated some $300,000 to assist persons in District 6.
She explained that most of the $300,000 allocated went towards assisting people who couldn’t pay their rent.
“The $300, 000 was part of this money allocated along with the $125,000 per year…those two sums alone amount to $800,000 and you could imagine the other $200,000 plus was spent in the district on much-needed projects…Who want to get a breakdown, I’m certainly sure that they can have access if they go to Finance or whoever to find where the other $200,000 have gone,” Hon Maduro- Caines noted.
She said she is aware that questions are being asked as to whether she has received over a million dollars and where it went.
“The $200,000 plus, like I said, is public information, and the projects such as Fisherman Wharf and a few others is public. Every dollar, every dime, every nickel and every penny that I manage was spent on the people,” the Junior Minister said.
'I have nothing to hide'
Hon Maduro-Caines noted; however, that in reality, this kind of money pales in comparison to what is really needed to fix the social problems the territory faces.
“Whether you applied for assistance through me or Social Development or any other public office, the list simply breaks down how much money was received within the district but not necessarily from the $125,000 grant that I administered.
“I hope that this explanation helps some of the persons that are out there making accusations or asking questions, as I’ve always been transparent and clear in my dealings and I can’t allow any confusion to paint a picture that I would have control of that much money and would not have helped each and everyone in the district,” she noted.
Hon Maduro-Caines said some are acting like it was a death sentence handed down.
“I don’t have anything to hide and certainly not in my pocket,” she said.
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40 Responses to “'Every nickel, every penny I managed was spent on the people'- Hon Maduro-Caines”
You and Walwyn go cart ayo long r*** up balo go sid dung!
The NDP pushed you down our throat(a). But it wasn’t for our benefit in the 6th district it’s was for theirs. You made up a number.
Now we want representation not just a number. We need a voice that’s why most of us a going with Myron.
You had your chance to stay with the NDP in the opposition and fight but you took the easy way out you crossed the floor and again just to make up a number.
You have no fight in you, you never will fight for us simply because you can’t. You are a compassionate and caring lady but we need a fighter. You should just sit this election out as a candidate. You did all you could and we thank but WE making a SHIFT in the SIXTH.
We love you and God bless.
I think the Honorable Lady is a decent person but as you said and I agree, she is not a fighter.
I also disliked that she jumped ship when the tough got going for political expediency. I don't like that kind of behavior in politicians. Win or loose, stick to your principles and convictions. I as a voter value that more.
I am not voting for anyone who is arrested for alleged corruption and pretending as if it is no big deal if they go to jail. I am voting for Alvera. Let them up Balsum gut vote for the tall one running against her.
When Myron was in politics no one asked him what he did with his grant money especially the millions he allegedly gave away to friends and family from the Ministry of Education. Not even an audit was done. But now they want to try to crucify Alvera and VIP for helping in the greatest time of need in the history of the BVI during Covid. What a double standard.
No way funny man going beat her plus he going j**** before election
Baughers bay is not district 6 it have purcell, belle vue etc open your eye
No one should overlook this, FACT!
Even the care package box of food you had to call redcross or social developement some of refuse to call it was stated on the radio to do so ..we pay no attention... the woman was on the ground making sure peoe get their food..
They were calling you via cell phone once you call let them know you need help they were eben askig how much in your houshold, look how easy we people forget ungreat full...
People...stop making confusion where the hell wsd myron all the these time now he talking piss bur nable thring free bottom,
Every new one running now will havw problem getting any thing done just watch and see..they will surely howmush salt butter cost a pound...alvera we sticking wid you..myron come in for revenge but we will teach him a lesson to learnh,,,god is in controll
How was the money spent?
She can't seriously consider running with VIP again. Nor can she consider grass-hopping again to somewhere else. She is a good person and should retire, while her name is still worth something.
From 2017 hurricane to the pandemic, she has never visit not even the elderly to ask how they make it. Seems like if you are not from Baughters Bay or related to her you got nothing.