Patrick Poleon, an elderly man living in squalor in Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael, has received support from his former employer at Preconco Limited, managing director Mark Maloney, who is making sure he receives assistance in repairing his home.
The sad plight of the 84-year-old man was highlighted in last week’s WEEKEND NATION. Poleon, who was born in St Lucia was a mason by profession, employed at Preconco Limited for 29 years before his retirement last year.
Maloney said “the company only became aware of the circumstances surrounding Poleon through recent media reports”.
He said contact was made with relevant stakeholders and Government agencies to offer assistance.
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