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Al-Rawi blasts UNC for firing 12,960 people in 7 weeks – gazettE

Al-Rawi blasts UNC for firing 12,960 people in 7 weeks

July 2, 2025

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Al-Rawi blasts UNC for firing 12,960 people in 7 weeks

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Jensen La Vende

Former rural development minister Faris Al-Rawi yesterday challenged the Government’s stance on the dismissal of Community-Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) contractors and workers.

During his contribution to the Mid-year Budget Review debate in Senate, the Opposition Senator said under the People’s National Movement (PNM) CEPEP was better managed.

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