As the grab for power in the Point Fortin Senior Citizens Home continues, southsidenewstt visited the home this week where some residents who wish to remain anonymous have asked the question what are the roles and functions of these women, working in the URP Office and the Alderman.
Since they came here things are not like they used to be, we are experiencing massive confusion and victimization and they are not even bonafide board members. We were told some time ago two residents who were almost evicted from the home recently had the intervention of a community activist who is the sister of the former Mayor of Point Fortin to come to their rescue. The residents went on to say our light and water was turned off on us for weeks. Southsidenewstt contacted the sister of the former Mayor who confirmed the incident, she got an official from the Ministry of Social Development to assist with the situation. She went on to say that her timely intervention had averted a health crisis at the home. We understand that the home is a registered Nonprofit Organization and it receives a subvention from the Ministry of Social Development annually which go towards the upkeep of the home. The residents pay a monthly rental but the lady from the URP Office and the Alderman have told the residents not to pay any rent.
Southsidenewstt also understands that a former councillor of the Point Fortin Borough Corporation who is also interested in becoming a member of the home as treasurer. We were reliably informed that in any organization the former councillor becomes a member always seek the position of treasurer. We were told when she leaves it always have a terrain of financial ruin.
Southsidenewstt can confirm a Board meeting is set for 17th February 2022 at 5 pm.
