Georgetown: The Trades Union Congress (TUC) today called on former President Bharrat Jagdeo to provide a complete bill for his recent medical expenses.
This call was made as concerns were made about the funding the state provided under the controversial Act that provides benefits to former presidents.
Jagdeo was flown to Florida on February 21st aboard a luxury private jet based for Florida, USA.
What Jagdeo used is a fixed wing twin engine, 10 seat jet. The jet was charted from Jedami Aircraft Charter, LLC, registered in Florida. This was not a plane fitted with medical equipment and beds or medical personnel accompanying the aircraft to treat the passenger as they are taken to the hospital.
Jagdeo was suffering at the time from persistent fever, vomiting and diarrhea. He was later diagnosed with dengue fever.
Reports disclosed that the chartering of a LearJet, from Florida to Guyana and back for a medivac, would cost between US$35,000 (G$6M) and US$40,000 (G$8M).
On May 28, 2009, then President Jagdeo assented to the controversial Former Presidents (Benefits and Facilities) Bill bringing it into law.
Under that Act, he would receive free medical attention and medical treatment, paid for by the state, or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by him for the medical attention or treatment of himself and the dependant members of his family.
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