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Budget passed …Jagdeo vows to be corruption watchdog

August 28, 2015 | By | Filed Under News 
 

By Kiana Wilburg It was a grueling three days for Members of Parliament as the Opposition had about three days to scrutinize the Estimates of the 2015 Budget which saw them going past 3:00 a.m. on each day.

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo

 

But in the wee hours of yesterday, the House passed the amended Appropriation Bill which now authorizes the coalition government to spend some $181.7B – exclusive of the statutory sum of about $39B. Statutory money is not inspected or requires the approval of the House. This sum has first claim on monies in the Consolidated Fund. Statutory money includes the public debt and salaries for Judges and the Ombudsman. Any other money that does not fall into this category has to be appropriated for by the National Assembly. With its majority hold in the House, the government was successful in approving the $181.7B which it budgeted for. The only amendment made, was to the format of arriving at the said total in the Appropriation Bill. The opposition during the Committee of Supply grilled the government at length on most line items, once permitted by House Speaker, Dr. Barton Scotland. But in some cases, questions posed by Opposition members did not deal with line items in the Budget Estimates as they were supposed to. Instead, some questions dealt with matters raised in the budget speech presented to the House by Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. In some instances, it appeared that former Minister of Tourism, Irfaan Ali annoyed Jordan. Ali persistently asked about the monies which were given to the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) and where he got it from prior to the budget being brought to the House.

 

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan

 

But on each occasion Ali stood to ask the question, the Finance Minister, said, “No matter how you go ‘round and come ‘round, I am dealing with line items. Not that.” This occurred during the consideration of the Estimates for the Ministry of Finance. At no point did Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo who is a former Finance Minister, question Jordan. But even through the mudslinging, the political opposition and the APNU+AFC government were able to work together and come to an agreement on the approval of monies for the Constitutional entities. Both sides had reached an agreement that the monies allocated for each Constitutional entity would be passed with no questions asked. These agencies included the Parliament Office, the Office of the Auditor General, Supreme Court, Office of the Ombudsman, Judicial Service Commission, Human Rights Commission and Guyana Elections Commission. The Finance Minister then laid a motion in the House for amendments to be moved to the estimates of the expenditure for the financial year 2015 in the Committee of Supply regarding the treatment of all constitutional agencies within the estimates. The motion was passed and the subventions for the Constitutional agencies which totaled $5,116, 254,000 were approved. The Amended Appropriation Bill was subsequently read before the National Assembly and passed. Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge, in an invited comment, said that he was elated with the work done and added that the amended Appropriation Bill is a product of agreements reached by both sides. He expressed that government and the opposition worked on and agreed to a format for the Bill and this is a reflection of the maturity of the members in working together in the interest of the people. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo immediately gave a sigh of relief and said, “I am happy that this is over. I knew that the House was competent to get the job done in three days and everyone worked really hard. Yes, we are disappointed with the behaviour of the Parliamentarians in the Opposition’s camp during the debate, but in the end we got the job done.” Outside the Chambers of the National Assembly was the Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, who was perturbed by Jordan’s refusal to answer questions posed by one of his members. “What we just witnessed is the worst act of accountability that I have seen on the part of a Finance Minister ever in this country. He hid behind several rules of the National Assembly and refused to deal with the questions posed to him by members of our side.” Jagdeo added, “He refused to speak on the $5M he transferred to GRDB prior to the budget and the $3.8B that was diverted to GuySuCo. We asked him where this money came from and he refused to say if it came from the Consolidated Fund or the Contingency Fund or if it was from somewhere else.” The former President then revealed his “conspiracy theory” in this regard. He said that the only reason Jordan could have refused to answer the questions is because he is guilty of spending monies without the approval of Parliament – the same “crime” the government, when in opposition, had accused the former Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh of. “This is money he refuses to account for. He has also refused to answer for where the $23B transfer to the rice industry is located in the Estimates. From our understanding, it is located as a public debt and he does not want to admit that. He has misled us all.” Jagdeo also blasted the government for what he described as the “sole sourcing” of forensic auditors without pursuing public tender. He said that this, along with Jordan’s actions in the House, constitute some of the worst acts of corruption. He promised that he will do everything in his power to expose this to the Guyanese people. The Opposition Leader said that even if he has to get the recording of Jordan’s behaviour and post it online via YouTube, he will do so. Jagdeo said that he is intent on holding the feet of the government to the fire as a means of ensuring accountability. He has essentially vowed to be the “watchdog” of the people in and out of Parliament. Members of the National Assembly will meet once more today to approve other Bills and make arrangements for the House to enter into a period of recess.

 

 

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Jagdeo said that he is intent on holding the feet of the government to the fire as a means of ensuring accountability. He has essentially vowed to be the “watchdog” of the people in and out of Parliament.

FM
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

PNC/AFC said that he was the most corrupt Official, and what they did, they hired a team of forensic accountants, and after charging millions, these accountants find zilch, nada, nothing...........how shameful those outside view this

 

So we now see that the PNC/AFC were just bullshitting and duping the Nation with their crazy dreams:

FM
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

So you want to give free range to Granger so he can become as corrupt???

V
Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Nothing wrong with the opposition being corruption watchdog....I should hope that they keep tabs on everything

You wouldn't  put Colonel Sanders to watchman your chickens.

Mitwah
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

I was thinking the same . I tell you politics in that dankey cart economy is really funny.

FM
Originally Posted by VishMahabir:
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

So you want to give free range to Granger so he can become as corrupt???

Some people just plain STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!  50Million dollars AUDIT and no one is being charged tells me the PPP ran a clean Govt.

Nehru
Originally Posted by TK:
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

I was thinking the same . I tell you politics in that dankey cart economy is really funny.

Economist like you will make Guyana a Donkey Cart Economy.  I hope the PNC dont hire you for Guyana sake!!!!

Nehru
Originally Posted by VishMahabir:
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

So you want to give free range to Granger so he can become as corrupt???

I have problems with Granger's management style. But I will put my head on a block he will never be corrupt. Mistakes they are likely to make because of his excessive delegation like a military general. But no large scale corruption will be tolerated under this President.

FM
Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Hiring forensic accountants is just another way of bilking millions from the coffers. Let the people know how much money they are spending on auditing.

The PPP used taxpayers money to pay for its bloggers. The savings is well spent for the forensic auditing.

Mitwah

The PNC/AFC used money for Grainger Gala Bazaar, and when asked where the money in coming from, what did they say? Oh this is donation given for this purpose..........today it has been found out that the State is paying for same:

 

Another word for thiefing

FM

Government finally concedes State paid for extravaganza

President’s Big Bash Inauguration

…Speaker hushes up Opposition questions

The grand and flamboyant inauguration ceremony hosted for President David Granger on May 26, which the

President David Granger’s birthday bash

President David Granger’s birthday bash

Government continuously denied was  paid for by the State, actually saw millions of taxpayers’ dollars being pumped into making the celebration as spectacular as it was. Not only did the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Administration mislead the Guyanese public on this early dipping into public coffers for ostentatious public splurging, it continues to backpedal on the promises made that it would put an end to the “abuse” of taxpayers’ monies and lead a “lean and clean” Government. During the final day of the consideration of the Budget Estimates late Wednesday evening, Junior Education Minister Nicolette Henry succumbed to pressure from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Members of Parliament (MPs) and belatedly conceded that millions of dollars were indeed expended on this event. Since the extravagant event which saw the National Stadium filled with exuberant partisan triumphant party supporters, the APNU/AFC Government has stonewalled on the cost encountered, dismissing reporters whenever they made any inquiries into the matter. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon finally told media operatives that the Government hardly contributed to this event

President David Granger’s inauguration ceremony

President David Granger’s inauguration ceremony

and that most of the expenses were covered by “donations”. However, in the Budget Estimates 2015, there were no accounts made for the inflow of donations claimed for this purpose. PPP/C MP Charles Ramson Jr asked the Minister about a particular allocation under “subsidies and contributions to local organisations” under “Cultural Preservation and Conservation” within the Education Ministry and she disclosed that the $35.69 million was spent on the inauguration and the T20 matches recently held in Guyana. The revelation took the House by surprise, but when Ramson further probed into the matter, House Speaker, Dr Barton Scotland prohibited any other questions. Ramson Jr had asked the Minister to reveal how much money was actually spent on the inauguration ceremony and to clarify why the Government had lied about the expenses. However, he was interrupted by the Speaker, who exclaimed, “There must be a time when you should call it quits and focus on the issue at hand.” He then asked Ramson Jr to proceed, but after Ramson Jr repeated his questions to the Minister, the Speaker brusquely declared that it was “out of order” and maintained that he would not permit such a question. Another extravagant event undertaken by the new Government was the massive birthday celebrations for the President Granger, which the Administration claimed was covered by “donations”. However, the startling disclosure that the APNU/AFC misled the nation about the financing for the inauguration gave PPP/C MPs strong reasons not to believe that the Government was also not prevaricating about these other ostentatious self-congratulatory events. But as ominous as this was for national trust, observers said the partisanship showed by the new Speaker was even more dangerous.

FM
Accountability?
Forensic audit that cost million with no result?
Wasteful spending.....
$22 million SUV
Moses road upgrade
Jackass economy equal spend more than you have and tell taxpayers you saving them money. Right?
FM
Originally Posted by TK:

I have problems with Granger's management style. But I will put my head on a block he will never be corrupt. Mistakes they are likely to make because of his excessive delegation like a military general. But no large scale corruption will be tolerated under this President.

There are major problems with his management style.

 

Were that to be possible, you would be headless.

FM
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Accountability?
Forensic audit that cost million with no result?
Wasteful spending.....
$22 million SUV
Moses road upgrade
Jackass economy equal spend more than you have and tell taxpayers you saving them money. Right?

Much more to evolve of the daily PNC cum AFC activities.

FM
Dr. Jagdeo has proven himself to be a great leader of the opposition party and better half of its constituents. So much labeling of thievery and corruption is fading without evidence. The government side caved in on the corruption charges and Jagdeo became the man of the hour This was predicted and came to pass.
FM
Originally Posted by asj:
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

PNC/AFC said that he was the most corrupt Official, and what they did, they hired a team of forensic accountants, and after charging millions, these accountants find zilch, nada, nothing...........how shameful those outside view this

 

So we now see that the PNC/AFC were just bullshitting and duping the Nation with their crazy dreams:

 

1000 Percent correct. PNC will find nothing. 

FM
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by VishMahabir:
Originally Posted by Mars:
The most corrupt government official in Guyana's history will now become a corruption watchdog. Jagdeo real jokey

So you want to give free range to Granger so he can become as corrupt???

Some people just plain STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!  50Million dollars AUDIT and no one is being charged tells me the PPP ran a clean Govt.

 

The auditors were hired illegally and NOT in accordance to the laws of Guyana.

 

PNC is as corrupt and criminal as it gets.

FM
Last edited by Former Member

WASTE PNC style !

 

Government finally concedes State paid for extravaganza

President’s Big Bash Inauguration

…Speaker hushes up Opposition questions

The grand and flamboyant inauguration ceremony hosted for President David Granger on May 26, which the

President David Granger’s birthday bash

President David Granger’s birthday bash

FM

You PPietes are full of it Yugi22 I would like to ask you if you sincerely think that the monies given to FIP Motilall was not a scam...how the hell do you know they are stealing.....Guyana times is a shit ass paper published by Jagdeo cronies and in fact the info is incorrrect bannas gu drink your likker and listen to gazhals you are are a braying idiot like Nehru......

FM
Originally Posted by yuji22:
Originally Posted by Ramakant-P:

The started to steal and now they are lying about it.

 

How can anybody trust those bastards?.

They are a bunch of fat pigs.

You are an ass.

Mitwah
Originally Posted by yuji22:
Originally Posted by Ramakant-P:

The started to steal and now they are lying about it.

 

How can anybody trust those bastards?.

They are a bunch of fat pigs.

Look how skinny Ashni, Priya, Bharat, Kwame, Brassinton, and many others, ended up more than twice their weight in next to no time under the PPP.

Mr.T
Originally Posted by yuji22:

WASTE PNC style !

 

Government finally concedes State paid for extravaganza

President’s Big Bash Inauguration

…Speaker hushes up Opposition questions

The grand and flamboyant inauguration ceremony hosted for President David Granger on May 26, which the

President David Granger’s birthday bash

President David Granger’s birthday bash

Getting high on someone else's supply.  Well, what you know, PNC back!!

FM
Originally Posted by baseman:
Originally Posted by yuji22:

WASTE PNC style !

 

Government finally concedes State paid for extravaganza

President’s Big Bash Inauguration

…Speaker hushes up Opposition questions

The grand and flamboyant inauguration ceremony hosted for President David Granger on May 26, which the

President David Granger’s birthday bash

President David Granger’s birthday bash

Getting high on someone else's supply.  Well, what you know, PNC back!!

http://newssourcegy.com/news/s...-over-false-reports/

 

Another wicked lie from the PPP tiefmen. You fools would spread any nonsense you hear.

Mars

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