00:00 Aquino-Green sent an email to staff informing them, as of last Friday, June 7, 2024, the
00:07 Board of Directors of the National Commission for Self-Help had appointed him as the interim
00:12 CEO.
00:13 He went on to state that four senior officers have been placed on administrative leave pending
00:20 the outcome of an investigation.
00:22 Mr. Green stated, "This measure is standard procedure to ensure a thorough and unbiased
00:28 investigation."
00:30 He explained that to facilitate continuity, "arrangements have been made to have a new
00:36 interim procurement manager and a new interim project manager."
00:42 He said the position of executive secretary will be addressed in a subsequent announcement.
00:48 The interim CEO stated, "The main priority for the National Commission for Self-Help
00:53 remains the timely and efficient delivery of programs and projects to beneficiaries
00:59 as the Commission remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and upholding
01:05 the highest standards of integrity in its operations."
01:09 TV6 News contacted the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, Adrian Winter, who confirmed
01:15 that the investigation is being held.
01:17 He told TV6 that "to preserve the integrity of the process and to protect the privacy
01:23 and rights of all involved parties, no further details can be shared at this time."
01:29 Mr. Winter stated that the Commission continues to operate and serve the less fortunate in
01:36 society without interruption.
01:39 Lying Minister of the National Commission for Self-Help Ltd, Sean Fakajo-Lewis, told
01:44 TV6 News, "The auditor identified some irregularities and brought this to the attention of the Board
01:52 of the Commission, who have launched an investigation into the matter."
01:56 Minister Fakajo-Lewis said in order to execute the investigation accurately, they decided
02:03 to send the four officers on administrative leave.
02:06 In addition, Minister Fakajo-Lewis said, "The Board's term expired on Sunday, and a new
02:13 board is to be constituted soon."
02:16 Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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