NCN CORRUPTION DEBATES
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The publication of the Former President Jagdeo’s home and the details of his pension and benefits are creating controversy in Guyana. They were mentioned in the recent TV debates on corruption. Here are a few of the articles:
NCN corruption debates…Jagdeo acquired more wealth in office than any other Guyanese President – AFC Chairman
“What is wrong with a former president or a president seeking to ensure that he lives a comfortable life after his presidency? Especially because we have term limits, knowing full well that you are going to demit office, you must ensure that you look for your future. We must not go from a president to rags,” – Labour Minister Nanda Gopaul.
Bharrat Jagdeo, while in office, acquired more wealth than any other president of independent Guyana.
This is according to Alliance for Change (AFC) Chairman attorney at law Nigel Hughes.
Hughes made the observation while single-handedly taking on two cabinet ministers – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall and Labour Minister Nanda Gopaul – a PPP sympathizer and the Chief Labour Officer, during the latest edition of the National Communication Network-organized public debates on corruption. [read more]
Other stories in this debate:
Georgetown: The Burrowes approach will not bear lasting fruit
Georgetown: The Burrowes approach will not bear lasting fruit – letter
Dear Editor,
Though in this piece I offer a criticism to the approach by the Keith Burrowes proposal to rid the city of its humongous garbage piles, I wish to state from the outset that I have nothing personal against Mr. Burrowes nor do I write with any political motive, this is strictly a menu of suggestions which, if taken, will enhance the plan to end the garbage pile-up in Georgetown permanently.
I worked with Mr. Burrowes on projects under the auspices of a certain international agency and I have no doubt about his competence as a financial and project manager, however I think his (and overlords) approach to the garbage pile-up is off target and probably tainted by the political competition for power leverage in the city. Continue reading →
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