Pearson says intervention in Sukhai land matter provided under Amerindian Act

Pauline Sukhai

Chairperson of the National Toshaos Council (NTC), Yvonne Pearson, accused of running interference in a land dispute involving Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, said her intervention at the behest of the minister in matters is provided for under the Amerindian Act.

Minister Sukhai has been accused of exerting undue influence on the Santa Rosa Village Council, Moruca sub-district of Region One for the approval of ownership of land for a relative of hers.

The minister sought the intervention of Pearson in a matter that by her own admission would present a conflict of