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Heavy-handed Govt pressuring populace – Jagdeo

 

…cites drug shortage, financial hardships of sugar workers

When it comes to its handling of issues affecting the ordinary man, the coalition Government has demonstrated its lack of empathy and a heavy-handed approach to those in most need of consideration.
This is according to Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo who lambasted the Government on Friday for a number of issues regarding the populace, including the initial handling of minibus operators. He noted that if authorities expect minibus operators to re-paint their vehicles in accordance to their registrations, then they need to be given time to “transition.”

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo

He said this was necessary especially if you were licensing it before and for years they have been working this way, as he explained that “people have livelihoods” and they have to maintain their families.
On Wednesday, some 30 minibuses were impounded at the Brickdam Police Station by ranks attached to the Guyana Police Force for possession of “multi-coloured wrap designs.”
Acting Traffic Chief Ramesh Ashram had stated that this campaign is currently ongoing until all vehicles are in compliance with the traffic rules which prevent them [bus drivers] from operating with coloured wraps.
He noted that these colours are most times in breach of the vehicle’s registration which states clearly that the vehicle – when registered – is in one or another colour.
Ashram explained that had the colours been adjusted on the registration – in accordance to law – then there would be no need to impound the vehicles.
Jagdeo informed the media that he met with a group of protesting mini-bus operators at the Square of the Revolution, in Georgetown, on Thursday and they asked him to intervene and provide representation on their behalf.
However, the Opposition Member of Parliament said he had not taken a side as he needed to brief himself on the law in this regard. Nevertheless, he is of the opinion that even if the law is on the side of the authorities, time should be granted for the minibus operators to comply. He compared this situation to one which occurred under his tenure when taxis were to be changed to the colour yellow. “I met with the people…, told them the paint and so would be duty-free, to transition,” he said.
It has since been reported that having received heavy criticism over the past two days of the handling of these operators, the Guyana Police Force will cease the clamp down until a meeting with minibus owners/drivers is held.

Medical services
Jagdeo also called on Government to improve the quality of medical services it is offering Guyanese. He expressed concern over the continued mismanagement of the public health system and the shortage of basic medical supplies at various institutions across the country.
According to Jagdeo, the Government is not serious about the nation’s health and providing affordable and high-quality healthcare.
He said citizens are complaining – in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and other far flung areas – about the challenges they are facing. Jagdeo noted that the plight of the hard-working and poor Guyanese is being ignored.
“There is a shortage of basic drugs. The public health system is not responsive,” he insisted as he explained that given the unfortunate state of economic affairs which are prevailing, people are unable to afford the medication they need independently. He reminded that the 14 per cent tax on pharmaceuticals introduced by the Government has resulted in additional hardships being experienced.
The former President also lamented the fact that even doctors and nurses are complaining about the sad state of affairs. According to Jagdeo, Government needs to start listening to the people, especially elders, who have been experiencing immense difficulties accessing drugs and medications via the public health system.
Additionally, Member of Parliament Charandass Persaud also came in for some flak from the Opposition Leader, over his comments that sugar workers who cannot afford to send their children to school should face the brunt of the law. Instead, Jagdeo urged that help be extended to these workers.
Slamming Charandass for his “stupid” comment regarding these sugar workers not sending their children to school, Jagdeo pointed out that parents can no longer fall back on the uniform voucher offered under the PPP Government.

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THE PNC ARE THE WORST SET OF SHIT HEADS TO BE IN GOVT AND MOST KNOW IT BUT A FEW BATTY WASHERS AND ASS KISSERS ON GNI TRYING TO CONVINCE THEMSELVES(BRAIN DEAD FEW) THAT IT IS NOT SO. I WILL NOT CALL NAMES BUT READ GNI AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSION!!

Nehru
Nehru posted:

THE PNC ARE THE WORST SET OF SHIT HEADS TO BE IN GOVT AND MOST KNOW IT BUT A FEW BATTY WASHERS AND ASS KISSERS ON GNI TRYING TO CONVINCE THEMSELVES(BRAIN DEAD FEW) THAT IT IS NOT SO. I WILL NOT CALL NAMES BUT READ GNI AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSION!!

Let me guess, Django is one of them ?

FM
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

THE PNC ARE THE WORST SET OF SHIT HEADS TO BE IN GOVT AND MOST KNOW IT BUT A FEW BATTY WASHERS AND ASS KISSERS ON GNI TRYING TO CONVINCE THEMSELVES(BRAIN DEAD FEW) THAT IT IS NOT SO. I WILL NOT CALL NAMES BUT READ GNI AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSION!!

Let me guess, Django is one of them ?

What's your name "Seewah" ?

always guessing wrong.

Django
Last edited by Django
Nehru posted:

THE PNC ARE THE WORST SET OF SHIT HEADS TO BE IN GOVT AND MOST KNOW IT BUT A FEW BATTY WASHERS AND ASS KISSERS ON GNI TRYING TO CONVINCE THEMSELVES(BRAIN DEAD FEW) THAT IT IS NOT SO. I WILL NOT CALL NAMES BUT READ GNI AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSION!!

get over losing arready

FM

QUOTE: “There is a shortage of basic drugs. The public health system is not responsive,” he insisted...

TRANSLATION: Health Ministry must order emergency supplies from the New GPC. Other suppliers unreliable and corrupt.

FM
Gilbakka posted:

QUOTE: “There is a shortage of basic drugs. The public health system is not responsive,” he insisted...

TRANSLATION: Health Ministry must order emergency supplies from the New GPC. Other suppliers unreliable and corrupt.

When modi comes, they should sign a drug supply deal. 

Baseman
Prince posted:

Does India have quality and affordable drugs to apply other countries like Guyana?

Baseman:

Is that a rhetorical question?  

India is one of the largest suppliers of generics to the USA 

India is the largest supplier of affordable drugs to Africa!

India is the top source of cheap drugs for the WHO

India is the top supplier of cheap drugs to Oxfam. 

You need to establish relationships with a credible company and have your own QA in place. 

Baseman
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yuji22 posted:

Base, thanks for educating Prince who hates Indians or is confused about his identity and is grossly misinformed about the Massive Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.

There are companies in India who consolidate all your needs, even does QA and ship the drugs. The customer need not deal with multiple companies, they do that for you!  Guyana is a peep-squeak market!

Baseman
yuji22 posted:

Base, thanks for educating Prince who hates Indians or is confused about his identity and is grossly misinformed about the Massive Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.

What's wrong with asking a question on drug supply from India from a person who lives there for some time? I don't know everything and so do you. So stop glorifying peoples response in the negative when it is directed at me. 

FM
Prince posted:
yuji22 posted:

Base, thanks for educating Prince who hates Indians or is confused about his identity and is grossly misinformed about the Massive Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.

What's wrong with asking a question on drug supply from India from a person who lives there for some time? I don't know everything and so do you. So stop glorifying peoples response in the negative when it is directed at me. 

India has enormous capacity in this area.  At one time, they rescued Russia during the depths of their economic crisis. 

However, there are the shoddy operators so you need your QA.  

Baseman

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