00:00Dr. Joel Tilak Singh, in a satirical column, appeared to refer to the opening of the Port
00:05of Spain's central block, calling it a hospital in theory, but not in practice.
00:10He pointed to the grand unveiling by former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, amid reports
00:16of a lack of internal equipment, saying after the formal proceedings, the public returned
00:21to overcrowded medical facilities and long waiting lists.
00:25It was revealed that Dr. Tilak Singh had been sent on administrative leave by the Southwest
00:30Regional Health Authority.
00:32The SWRHA confirmed this on Sunday, stating that a suspension with pay was a move taken
00:37to facilitate an internal, fair and transparent investigation into a matter of compliance
00:43with the RHA's Governing Code of Conduct policies.
00:47The SWRHA said it was unable to provide any further details due to the investigation that
00:52was initiated.
00:54But in a subsequent statement to the media, Health Minister Terence de Alsing announced
00:58that he had instructed the SWRHA to immediately reinstate the medical doctor.
01:05De Alsing said, quote, whilst I find his opinions and writing sometimes controversial, I am
01:11a firm believer in free speech, even at my own personal expense, end quote.
01:17The minister outlined that the investigation will continue while Dr. Tilak Singh is on
01:23the job.
01:24Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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