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And the media also asked the minister about the Chief Transport Officer's position - which is currently vacant. Dian Vasquez's contract was not renewed, and in her place, Peter Williams is temporarily acting at CTO. But Minister Ferguson says he wants no part in choosing her permanent replacement, leaving that for the Public Service Ministry.
Rodwell Ferguson, Area Rep, Stann Creek West
"Let us be very realistic, when you have a contract you will negotiate the terms of your contract and so the person who is offering the contract will decide if what you want to negotiate, if they will agree with it. They normally will throw a figure to you and you will decide if you want to take it or leave. I heard the Ministry of Finance is the one who is responsible for contracts and so they negotiate with the CTO, I guess she refused what they offered her and she has a right to decide if she wants it or doesn't want it, so at this point in time, there is no Chief Transport Officer, Mr Peter Williams is acting as the Chief Transport Officer. I already told my CEO I do not want to decide who will be the next Chief Transport Officer, I will go to the Ministry of Public Service and advertise within the Ministry of Public Service to see who best will fit the criteria. "
Reporter: "Is it true though that at this time, members of the ministry don't agree with Mr Williams?"
Rodwell Ferguson, Area Rep, Stann Creek West
"I will not say that, when people want to make mischief, they will say anything. Let the public service decide who is going to be the Chief Transport Officer."
