Investigation into Allegations against Minister Andre Perez Continues

Prime Minister John Briceño

Prime Minister Briceño also contended that what is done in a private setting should remain private, unless of course it is an illegal act. He further revealed that Minister Perez is not being paid during his leave of absence.

Prime Minister John Briceño

“We need to now really talk about setting up some standards that have not been done especially when it comes to the use and misuse of social media that we all have a responsibility and to be an example to the rest of the country and at the same time I say this very carefully, we are all human beings with a private life and if you are doing something privately it should be private and should not become public unless you are doing something illegal. I think I want to leave it as that.”

Reporter

“Is the leave of absence unpaid?”

Prime Minster John Briceño

“Yes it is.”

Reporter

“Will Mr. Ferguson also been investigated in this light?”

Prime Minster John Briceño

“Well I don’t know yet because I have not seen it and I have not spoken o him as yet. After the investment summit I will sit down and take a look at and see what is there. So, should we also condemn the leader of the opposition for his behavior? We need to draw a line somewhere.”