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Status of Cancer Centre Opening still Unknown

Status of Cancer Centre Opening still UnknownAntigua St. john's - Director on the board of the Cancer Centre of the Eastern Caribbean, Gregory Georges, has given assurances that construction is still on target.

When contacted for an update, Georges pointed out that the structure is not being built in Antigua, but is being prefabricated overseas and then shipped to Antigua.

He added that things are progressing, and the opening of the Centre will happen.

Sections of the medical fraternity have expressed doubt in light of the absence of any structural progress here in Antigua.

This view was reinforced somewhat by recent revelations surrounding the proposed chief physician for the Centre, Professor Arthur Potter.



Potter is reportedly in the midst of a major health scandal, according to reports last month out of Canada.

As previously reported by Caribarena, a number of medical professionals are skeptical about the viability of such a facility in the country.

When pressed for a time frame when the centre will be operational, Georges said he has to consult with the other members before he can divulge any other information.

When operational, the $5M facility is intended to be equipped with state-of the art radiation equipment.

The sod was turned last April, and earlier this year, amid skepticism from several sections, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer gave assurances that the plans for the Centre will go ahead.

The centre was originally intended to open its doors and start offering services to the sub-region in less than 12 months.

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RE: Status of Cancer Centre Opening still Unknown

#10 Spin Doctor » 2013-03-01 16:48

The status is not unknown..its NEVER going to happen. The dear doctor is the subject of a criminal investigation and just like xxxcer's other follies this is just one of many...at least it hasn't cost the nation $45 million like the WPP!
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#9 UNITED STATES » 2013-02-11 19:42

I was in Antigua last year when they had the pomp and circumstances.I thought by now the building would be almost completed.What seems to be the hold up.Another investor with no money.Want to use Antigua lands as collateral to invest in Antigua.Please Government,do your homework before you give lands away and have grand ceremonies of pomp and circunstances..
The people must tired of your failed business promises.What has happened to the CHICKEN FARM.Did it die a sudden death.
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@ Speed Bump - Rude Awakening or Shinning Experience!

#8 John French II » 2013-02-11 18:41

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Keep The Faith.
It is clear that Dr. Arthur Porter is a Brilliant Mind. To not only be a leader in Cancer Hospitals but to be the Chair of Canada's Spy Agency Review Committee speaks volumes of the African Son of Sierra Leone. Was he taken down or was he deep into the mess? This commenter, knowing the depths that some will go to will keep an open mind.

Many will remember A&B's two scandals with Guns - not of our own making, but actively strategized, planned, lead and implemented by the North Atlantics with A&B as a simpleton and bit player. Many could not or refused to understand Geopolitics and blamed our hapless, yet greedy and unknowing politicos.

I wish him all the best especially now that he is reported to be ill with some form of cancer. It has been reported that the Bahamas' Clinic is doing well. Because we lub ugly and do no research, we focus on personalities and navel gaze our way to Living In the IMF's NEST of Fiscal Adjustment & Structural Reform. Never asking what must we do for self. See www.eccb-centralbank.org/PDF/ereview_2012.pdf
Keep Hope Alive!
A Luta Continua!
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#7 SPEED BUMP » 2013-02-11 15:58

Holy Smokes! John, thanks for posting those links regarding who Dr. Arthur Porter really is. My Gosh! Did the UPP even Google his name?

A top notch cancer facility would do Antigua well but the government need to make sure clean money is invested in Antigua. Is Dr. Porter cleared of all those allegations in Canada? Allen Sanford was a financial mistake; now we don't want a healthcare mistake...
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Our new sport

#6 Arthur Potter » 2013-02-11 11:21

Well Mr Potter did choose the right place to set up his xxxx. We the people of Antigua are so use to sxxx arxxxx we should make it a national sport. Instead of fielding a footbal team to compete internationally we could put together a sxxx team with our beloved politicians coaching them. The team would be made up on both local and international sxxx artists. The goal is to see just how an outragiously stupid idea they can sell and how much money they can steel.
The current leaders are :
Medical bennifits scam under the ALP
The unnecessary world cup Stadium lead by the Chinese
The Airport and some extra islands and a bank or two, by A Stamford
Our new/used not working power plant Chinese
the car park who do we thank for that???
The trafic lights (repaired by local experts)
Liberary (built by local experts)
and the bigest scam in our nations history...
The various governments that we, the most gullible people on earth, elect over and over again!
PLEASE WAKE UP. We can not even think of doing anything else untill we fix or complete what we have already started. I hope that helps.
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Your kidding Right?

#5 Arthur Potter » 2013-02-11 11:11

Let me see if I understadn this: Antigua a country who can not complete a car park or a liberary is going to build a state of the art Cancer Hospital. This same country can not fix a stop light at major corners is going to attract top world class doctors to back up our home grown returning medical students who are not allowed to practice medicen here. While we are unable to keep the lights on due to our top notch technical and negioating skills dealing with the Chinese we feel confortable dealing with a guy the Canadian government is calling a **.
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where is the preparatory work?

#4 fnpsr » 2013-02-11 09:28

"When contacted for an update, Georges pointed out that the structure is not being built in Antigua, but is being prefabricated overseas and then shipped to Antigua." Let's us pretend for a moment that this statement is accurate and is progressing well. Would it not require preparatory work here in Antigua, such as clearing the land; marking out the structure; digging the foundation; framing the structure; putting in the infrastructure, such as sewer, plumbing, water, electricity, telephone and the like?

"You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time."

"Let's fix the little things with RWE before we attempt to fix the big things."
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RE: Status of Cancer Centre Opening still Unknown

#3 skyewill » 2013-02-11 06:53

$5M facility to fight cancer and the library cost almost 80million and still carn done up to now:
The centre was originally intended to open its doors and start offering services to the sub-region in less than 12 months - must be in dog years
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Pie in the Sky!

#2 Youthful Labourite » 2013-02-11 03:49

This is another PIE in the SKY project for the UPP, that's probably why Health Minister Wilmoth Daniel didn't bother to show up at the sod-turning!

Looking in my crystal ball, I see a DESPERATE UPP "Govern-mornt"! Poor Us Taxpayers...SMH !
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Only He Who Feels It Knows It!

#1 John French II » 2013-02-11 03:31

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Keep Hope Alive! Keep The Faith! Friends, CountryWomen/Me n, Rastas, A&B may be in for a Rude Awakening or the Shinning Experience.

Hon. Prof. Dr. Arthur Porter, PC, MD, MBA, FACR, FACRO, FAAMA. has been a most important figure in Canada, US, Sierra Leone and the Bahamas. Suggest you google his Biography through Wikipedia.

That he has recently experienced some trials and tribulations in Canada can be found at news.nationalpost.com/tag/arthur-porter/

You may find other relevant info at www.cmp-bahamas.com/Cancer/dr_arthur_porter.php

Nuff Said!

Heaven Help The People of The country of Antigua & Barbuda including Redonda.
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