Archive for December 31st, 2008
Liberal party executive and workers revolt
By Stephen Pate, NJN News
December 31, 2008
with story from the Guardian
Wellington Gay’s resignation as riding president of the Liberal Party in Stratford Kinlock is striking a chord with many Islanders disenchanted with the Ghiz oligarchy.
Despite promising real change for Islanders, Premier Robert Ghiz has just changed a few players at the top and the rich and powerful of PEI are back in control. This is not democracy it is a true oligarchy according the one Liberal party insider. Guardian, The weak and powerless just have to wait
Sweetheart deal gives Aliant Rural Internet
Development agreement with Aliant for broadband Internet services to every community on the Island. From left front, are Premier Robert Ghiz and Bruce Howatt, vice-president of Aliant for P.E.I. Standing are Richard Brown, minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, and Allan Campbell, minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development. Guardian photo by Brian McInnis
By Stephen Pate
NJN News, December 31, 2008
with Guardian story Nov 13, 2008
The Guardian in November 2008 reported that Premier Robert Ghiz has given both the lucrative rural Internet franchise and it’s telecom business for the next five years worth $40 million. Rural P.E.I. will get to surf Internet The Guardian 12:15 AM on 13/11/08.
Without more than an unsolicited proposal Rural Development Minister Alan Campbell ladled out the patronage spending to Aliant.
Rural residents of PEI will be getting hi-speed internet service but is it the best service at the best cost?
The Province of PEI has a Public Purchasing Act and Regulations that require all purchases of goods and services over $5,000 to be publicly advertised and tendered. Perhaps the rookie Minister forgot to check with Treasurer Wes Sheridan.
