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Rohee dodges questions about PPP’s closure of sugar estates while in government

Rohee dodges questions about PPP’s closure of sugar estates while in government

Mr. Rohee accused reporters of seeking to make a comparative analysis of two different situations under two different circumstances but offered no clarification.

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Rohee dodges questions about PPP’s closure of sugar estates while in government

While it continues to criticize the government over its decision to close the Wales sugar estate by this year end, the Opposition People’s Progressive Party, continues to dodge questions about its own past decision to close two other sugar estates while it was in government.

At a press conference on Monday, PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee dodged questions on the PPP’s closure of the two estates at Diamond and La Bonne Intention.

Mr. Rohee accused reporters of seeking to make a comparative analysis of two different situations under two different circumstances but offered no clarification.

The PPP Leader said media operatives must do their independent research and publish their findings.

There are media reports detailing the street protests and strike actions which followed the PPP’s announcement to close those estates in early 2000. However, his criticism of the government’s move to close the Wales estate was extensive.

Rohee said the party salutes sugar workers who took to streets to vent their anger following the announcement of the Wales estate closure.

When asked why the factory was left to reach a state of ruin during the PPP’s 23 years in office, Rohee said the line of questioning was thread worn and again refused to offer any clarifications.

Last week, the government responded to the objections of the PPP and insisted that the decision to close the estate is sound and is in the best interest of Guyana.

The Agriculture Ministry said it would cost taxpayers an average of $2 Billion to keep the estate open and operational.

State Minister Joseph Harmon told reporters that the Wales Estate is an “economic nightmare” and closure is the best option.

Wales estate is projected to make a loss of G$1.6 -$1.9 Billion in 2016. This coupled with the extent of refurbishment needed, rendered the estate prohibitively costly to maintain, according to the government. The government has indicated no intention to reverse its decision on the Wales Estate.

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