The Kaieteur News carried the results of an interview with Engineer Charles Ceres who expressed the view that contractors executing shabby works should be prosecuted. He was referring to the defective works performed in the construction of the Hope Canal bridge and the Kato Secondary School. In both cases, the estimated cost of the remedial works to be undertaken is approximately 15% of the construction costs. One must also not forget the construction of the building at 44 High Street at a cost of $350 million some nine years ago. To date, the building is not being used because of various defects uncovered. Mr. Ceres was at pains to point out that works on many government projects are certified and passed for payment, but soon after they crumble. He expressed the belief that the penalty clauses attached to contracts are inadequate, and in some cases, are
