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CJ’s ruling on No-confidence Motion
…says developments are a test of Guyana’s strength, integrity

Even as Government digs its heels in after losing its legal challenge to the no-confidence vote, United Nations Resident Coordinator Mikiko Tanaka is urging the State to demonstrate its integrity and respect the Constitution.
According to Tanaka, who was at the time addressing an interfaith ceremony on Friday at the launching of Harmony Week, building a peaceful and just society requires respect for the rule of law and confidence in national institutions.
“SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) 16 recognises that building a peaceful, just and inclusive society that provides equal access to justice and that are based on respect for human rights requires respect for the rule of law, good governance and transparent institutions.”
“Recent political developments triggered by the no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, are a test for Guyana’s strength and integrity with regards to the effectiveness of the rule of law and governance.”
Tanaka lauded acting Chief Justice Roxane George for demonstrating the independence and integrity of the Judiciary when it comes to protecting the Constitution of Guyana.
She added that Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland, who had previously rejected Government’s attempts to overturn the no- confidence vote in his chambers.
“The delivery of the decisions by the Chief Justice demonstrates the independence and integrity of the Judiciary in protecting the Constitution and upholding the rule of law. The Honourable Speaker’s earlier validation of the process of the controversial voting at the National Assembly was testimony of the integrity of the legislative arm of the State.”
It is hoped that the third arm of the State, the Executive, will demonstrate its integrity and respect for Guyana’s Constitution and the Judiciary that constitute the foundation for the rule of law,” Tanaka added.
She also noted that upcoming General and Regional Elections will be a big test for Guyana, considering the atmosphere of mistrust that permeated previous elections. She noted that the need for political parties to be responsible was absolutely critical for bringing an end to racial inequality.
“Voting citizens, young and senior, women and men, should inform themselves of issues that affect their lives and the wider society and what they should expect and demand of political parties in shaping the future.”
The acting Chief Justice ruled on Thursday that the No-confidence Motion was validly passed 33-32 in the National Assembly and the Cabinet has to resign in keeping with constitutional provisions of Article 106 and 106 (7) respectively.
Consequent to the declaration that the 33-majority meant that the motion was carried, CJ George observed that the President and the Ministers cannot therefore remain in Government in accordance with Articles 106 (6) and 106 (7) after three months.
Article 106 (6) of the Constitution states: “The Cabinet including the President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of a majority of all the elected members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence.”
Meanwhile, 106 (7) goes on to state that, “Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office and shall hold an election within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly determine, and shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the election.”
She said too that Government will remain in office until the next President is sworn in but not the Cabinet which advises the President.
Justice George also determined that the court cannot set aside a motion that is validly passed and noted that the Speaker’s ruling in the resolution was “lawful and valid”, therefore refusing the AG’s application.

 

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Bai, PNC ain’t respect anyone or democracy. Dictatorship is part of their DNA.  The PNC is destroying their party as a result of refusing to respect the will of the people and even the ruling of the courts.

These actions of the PNC refusal to respect the courts and parliament confirm the fear and frustration of a majority of Guyanese who knew what the PNC of the past was capable of and it is now playing out openly.

PNC will now be reduced to a 40 percent party and as Base correctly indicated, they will implode and a younger generation of PNC leaders will emerge in 2024 and replace these dictators. The current crop of PNC leaders are like cancer eating away at democracy.

What is playing out will end up being a good thing for all Guyanese, young and old to really see what the PNC is all about. The longer the PNC stalls, the weaker they become !

Norton’s death threat to the Black woman who has now joined the PPP is sufficient evidence of the implosion of the PNC at all levels.

FM
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‘Demonstrate integrity and respect for Guyana’s Constitution’- UN representative tells Govt

https://i0.wp.com/www.inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/maxresdefault.jpg?resize=696%2C392&ssl=1Guyana’s UN Resident Coordinator: Mikiko Tanaka (UN image)

madam, where exactly is the Gov't not "respect[ing]" Guyana's Constitution?

there are Constitutional matters you don't care to understand under appeal in the Courts

Mikiko Tanaka is choosing sides much as she did with her unprofessional and insulting behavior towards the administration at GECOM

FM
Nehru posted:

the pnc dogs are worst than animals! they were trained to be inhuman!!!

and what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?

FM
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ronan posted:
Nehru posted:

the pnc dogs are worst than animals! they were trained to be inhuman!!!

and what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?

You are a combination of a PIG and a RAT!!!

Nehru
Nehru posted:
ronan posted:
Nehru posted:

the pnc dogs are worst than animals! they were trained to be inhuman!!!

and what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?

You are a combination of a PIG and a RAT!!!

answer my question you drunken bt seller

FM
Nehru posted:

I did, You are a combination of a RAT and a PIG: UGLY AND STINk!!!

ummmm . . . no

here is the question again

"and what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?"

thanks in advance

FM
Nehru posted:

We are all so lucky we dont have Smellovision cause your stench would take over GNI!!!!

"what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?"

thanks in advance

FM
Nehru posted:

As long as we cant smell your stench, everything is cool.

bt seller, you can run but you can't hide

won't be long now before you switch to the other handle . . . the one that doesn't publicly acknowledge pillow biting with ALL CAPS

FM
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Nehru posted:
ronan posted:
Nehru posted:

the pnc dogs are worst than animals! they were trained to be inhuman!!!

and what does the suppurating mange covering the neck and back of your primitive 4-legged specie make you and yours?

You are a combination of a PIG and a RAT!!!

Nehru posted:

UGLY AND STINK!!!!!!

Eh eh bhai Nehru, you are on a roll with kind and loving comments.

FM
Demerara_Guy posted:

Eh eh bhai Nehru, you are on a roll with kind and loving comments.

wan ancient bt seller up North hugging and comforting his RH protege in his time of need . . . real panty-wearing stuff

uh huh

FM

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