Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud yesterday said that her ministry has taken note of a serious allegation made against a government official by a 16-year-old girl and the matter is being investigated.
In a brief statement on her Facebook page, Persaud said that the Child Care and Protection Agency is carrying out a full investigation.
“All support will be provided to the young lady. Our women and girls must be safe and no one is above the law”, she said.