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Commission of Inquiry indicative of Government’s flexibility to allow for a speedy resolution – Dr. Roger Luncheon

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Harripersaud Nokta will tomorrow, May 18, 2004, visit the Island of Leguan in Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara).

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Local Government Ministry reports on flooding

The rains are here and Government has been assessing the flooding situation in the various Regions.
The Regional Executive Officers of each region submitted reports on the situation to the Ministry of Local Government, as follows:

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Caribbean renewable energy workshop underway
Stakeholders mull over alternative economic energy sources

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Investigations into re-migrants scam proceeding smoothly
- Commissioner-General Sattaur

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National Assembly brought up to date on CARIFORUM/ ACP negotiations

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$53 M set aside to enhance efficiency in document processing

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International Museum Day is tomorrow

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Legislation passed for establishment of D&I Authority

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Commission of Inquiry indicative of Government’s flexibility to allow for a speedy resolution – Dr. Roger Luncheon

Georgetown, GINA, Sunday, May 16, 2004

Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. Roger Luncheon says Government’s approach to the death squad issue is a civilized response and is proceeding after consideration of all of the facts. He said this approach is a reasonable course to bring closure to the issue.
Dr. Luncheon was at the time speaking in an interview with the Government Information Agency. The HPS echoed President Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent pronouncement that it would be presumptuous to consign the work of the Commission of Inquiry before commencement of its duties. He condemns what he terms as character assassinations of the panelists on the Commission.
Dr. Luncheon said the Commission should be allowed to do its work which should be done under scrutiny. He believes that all who claimed to have evidence relevant to the terms of reference of the Commission, should take their evidence to the tribunal.
According to the terms of reference, the Commission will determine whether and to what extent there is evidence of a credible nature to support the allegations that the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Ronald Gajraj, has been involved in promoting, directing or otherwise engaging in activities which involved the extra-judicial killing of persons.
He said it is obvious that the matter has been give careful consideration by the President. He said the most serious consideration had to be Minister Gajraj’s letter, publicly stating his willingness to go on leave to allow the President to exercise his discretion to have an investigation.
The HPS said the Administration’s commitment to an investigation has always been an absolute one. He added that it should be noted that just days after the Bacchus declarations, the Administration had committed itself. He said that commitment had never been withdrawn and all along the Government’s attitude was that there is a certain type of investigation.
The Cabinet Secretary said the May 14, declaration by the President sought to crystalise growing opinions within the Administration that a step had to be taken. He said the announcement of the Inquiry is an outcome of deliberations that have been going on for some time. He added that those deliberations would have been eased by the May statement by the Minister.
Dr. Luncheon said the expectation of the Government is that the announcement of the Inquiry would have been seen for what it is worth, rather than a retreat of a previous position, that an investigation by the Police was mandatory. He said it is still the expectation of the Government, that its gesture, on more somber reflection by those who have so far given what he terms as a ‘gut reaction’, that they would come to recognize this Presidential intervention, and Government’s abandonment of insisting in a Police investigation.
He said the Government’s gesture ought to have been recognized as a willingness to deal comprehensively and to bring closure to the issue. He reiterated that Government’s positions are neither fixed nor cast in stone.
Reacting to the question on whether or not the negative reaction by Opposition parties to the Administration’s efforts come as a surprise, the HPS said, ‘No’. He noted that the recognition must be granted to the statements and the latest of ultimatums being given to the Guyanese public and the Administration by the PNCR.
Dr. Luncheon said the resolve of the President is to act notwithstanding what is the PNCR’s latest position. He reiterated that provision for this approach is enshrined in the Laws of Guyana. The Secretary to the Cabinet said that this approach by Government is one that is time-honoured.
He said it is always the feeling of the Administration, that the process and the activities like for instance, the Disciplined Forces Commission, that over time, the skeptics would, realize the value in having a time-bound and a rules-based approach.
Dr, Luncheon said the recognition that the PNCR would stick dogmatically to their entrenched position is not surprising. He added that the positions taken by the main opposition party, makes it impossible for a position shift other than having the Minister’s head on a platter.
Dr, Luncheon said any other intervention that is not guaranteed to produce such an outcome would be objected to prematurely.
Dr. Luncheon said not only the Government has recognised the death squad issue has been politicized. It is also the view of many discerning Guyanese, he said. He added that the politicization of the issue has in part contributed to the impasse that exists.
He said evidence of this is the disengagement of the Constructive Engagement process, the abandonment of Parliament, the return to extra-Parliamentary forms of protests and protesting at the homes of Government functionaries is the sum total of the exacerbation of the political climate.
Dr. Luncheon opined that the Administration’s response and its demonstration of flexibility put the PNCR in a very difficult situation. He noted that the Administration’s resort to a Commission of Inquiry is an alternative to which the PNCR has no response.
On the issue of the integrity of the Commissioners, Dr. Luncheon said it is most unfortunate that the main Opposition party, the PNCR, would stoop to new lows. He said the desperation of characters in the PNCR has allowed for what he perceives to be the indignitities meted out to the Commissioners.
The Cabinet Secretary said what comes out of the most preliminary of responses by the PNCR is, ‘if we cannot have it our way, we are prepared to condemn any other option’. He hopes that over a period of time, there will be a greater appreciation of the Administration’s gesture.
Dr. Luncheon said a careful examination of the rules of engagement of the Commission should have been carefully considered before any form of condemnation. He added that currently, there is a vacuum since there is no information on how they will operate. Dr. Luncheon said that there is much malicious speculation by many including newspapers and elements of the international community.
He said they have imputed designs of the Administration into an activity that is yet to be defined.
As it relates to the specificity of the terms of reference, Dr. Luncheon said the Administration has recognised that there had to be some kind of judgment. He said the TOR had to be specific as it relates to the Minister and had to be concentrated on the issue that the Opposition has been focusing on.
He said the decision was made as a priority that the Commission should address the Gajraj issue. He said the President’s clear-cut recognition however, is that there still remains a substantial amount of factors and issues that may very well warrant a deep seated, comprehensive inquiry.
He added there is a false perception that the Administration’s is moving only as a result of external pressures.
He said the Administration has held fast to the position that an inquiry should be conducted by the Police, but the need for a judgment call has resulted in Government’s position of flexibility. He added that the protagonists of the issue should recognise this in the interest of the nation.
The Head of the Presidential Secretariat said the Administration has recognised the condemnation of the Minister in the absence of proof and the resort to all sort of tools and mechanisms to conjure in the public mind that the Minister is guilty as charged.
Dr. Luncheon noted that in the wake of the Bacchus pronouncements, all actions taken by stakeholders, have allowed for a media frenzy.
He added that because of the PNCR’s assumptions, it has sought to whip-up support, but he is of the view the average Guyanese is not unmindful of the marked changes in the post-2002 escape drama and what prevails today.
Friday last, President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that in accordance with Chapter 19; 03 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, he had appointed a Presidential Commission chaired by Justice of Appeal, Ian Chang, SC. The President also announced that the other members of the Commission are former Major General and Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Norman McLean and retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ivan Crandon. Crandon is currently the chairman of the Police Service Commission.

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Minister Nokta to visit Leguan

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Harripersaud Nokta will tomorrow, May 18, 2004, visit the Island of Leguan in Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara).
The Minister will spend two days there to meet with the Leguan Neighbourhood Democratic Council and residents.
Residents will be able to consult with the Minister and voice any concerns they may wish Government to address. He will stop at the Maryville Primary School tomorrow and the Success Primary School on Wednesday.

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Local Government Ministry reports on flooding

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

Region One:

• No report of any problem at present

Region Two:

• Sea Defence breaches at Lima and Devonshire Castle and remedial works are underway. More details will be forwarded by the Regional Chairman. No other problems were reported in that area and the weather conditions have been considered reasonable.

Region Three:

• A breach at Ruimzegt, the Sea Defence Department is presently working on this, using clay.
• At Ladystein, there was some overtopping
• No flooding was reported at Parika
• No problem generally on the Coast.

• In Leguan, at Phoenix there is a breach. The Public Works Ministry is working on this.
• The Blenheim Koker, owned by the N.D.C, is being undermined. This is a major problem and neither the N.D.C nor the Region can undertake this work. A team from the National Drainage and Irrigation Board visited on May 13, 2004.
The Regional Executive Officer reported that Sea Defence and the Ministry of Public Works have been informed. Personnel from the Region continue to monitor sluices on the West Bank and the West Coast.

Region Four:

• There have been reports of flooding in parts of Golden Grove Village, aback of Mocha Village.
• Other areas reported to be flooded are Cane Grove, Victoria, Belfield, Nabaclis, Golden Grove, Haslington, Ann’s Grove Cloonbrook and Bee-Hive.
• The backlands of Buxton, Cane Grove and Mocha are flooded.
• Water has been rising in Caledonia/Good Success Area on the East Bank. The sluice is silted up and as such is not functioning. This should be rehabilitated to ease the problem.
• Levels of water in trenches and canals have been reported as high on the East Bank and East Coast.
• Three electrical pumps are working. Two at Victoria and the other at Golden Grove on a 24 hours service.
• Another pump is also in operation at Triumph.

Region Five:

• There is a build-up of water in rivers at the top end as expected. However, no reports of flooding or losses were made.
• There has been a request for pontoons to be swung horizontal every afternoon after work is finished by the contractor at Mahaicony Creek on the Public Road. The Engineer of D&I has said that this will cause no problem.
• The sluice done by D&I at Bellamy at Mahaicony End has a defect. It is reportedly not closing properly. The Regional Executive Officer is requesting that the matter be treated as urgent, since he sent a letter to D&I two months ago for action to be taken. He was advised that some preliminary work should be first carried out to ascertain what was wrong. Help is being sought from D&I to correct the problem.

Region Six:

• Heavy rainfall on May 10, 2004 has caused more water to be on the land at Bloomfield/Whim, Letterkenny, Gibaltar/Fryish and Black Bush Polder Areas.
• A lot of water reported at No. 19. However the pumps at Liverpool, Eversham and Joppa are working.
• Cane farmers at Whim/Bloomfield are threatened and sixty acres of rice and twenty acres of cash crops have already been lost. Canals are filled. The contract to carry out emergency works in the areas has been awarded and has begun. Work should be completed in two days.
• In Mibicuri, six thousand acres are being harvested but the dams are bad and the area is flooded. A request had been made to Guysuco for punts to assist. The Regional Chairman reported that boats are being used.
• The Maintenance Contract of the main Drainage & Irrigation System in Black Bush Polder will be submitted for Public tendering within two days.
• Minister of Fisheries, Crops and Livestock and Acting Agriculture Minister, Satyadeow Sawh and a team visited the Black Bush Polder on May 11, 2004 for a first hand assessment of the affected areas.

Region Seven:

• Heavy rainfall experienced last evening, Sunday May 16, 2004. However no report has been received so far from the Middle or Upper Mazaruni . All rivers (Essequibo, Mazaruni, Cuyuni and Kamarang) now flooding their banks. No problems in Bartica presently.

Region Eight:

• Reports have been made to certain sections of the media by villagers of flooding in Chinapau and a rise in the Potaro River due to rains. The Regional Executive Officer has said that the Regional authorities plan to visit the area by Wednesday, May 19 to assess the situation.

Region Nine:

• Araquai Bridge- The Regional administration has placed a boat to ferry persons and loads across. Any other assessment would be forthcoming after water has receded. As of Monday, May 17, 2004, the water has receded a little.
• In the South, the small Saurab Bridge has become impassable. A team from the Region has built a concrete bridge in the area. This would be operational from next week. Meanwhile, vehicles will be able to cross via a temporary bridge.

Region Ten:

• No major reports yet, but heavy rainfall is being recorded. Reports have been made of slight flooding in First, Second and Third Alleys, but mainly surface water. Reports state that rainfall has affected an area at Third Phase, Wisroc. Many frogs have been killed in the area and the stench has become a nuisance. No report of erosion in Block 22 presently.

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Caribbean renewable energy workshop underway
Stakeholders mull over alternative economic energy sources

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

Over the next two days, Regional representatives and energy officials of the Caribbean will meet in Georgetown to examine suitable alternative energy sources to counter and lower fuel import costs and its effects on the Caribbean Region.
The forum now underway at Le Meridien Pegasus Hotel is the inception workshop of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Programme (CREDP), concretised out of the Regional Energy Task Force established in 2003, at the Port of Spain intercessional Heads of Government meeting.
Delivering welcome remarks, Chief Metrological Officer representing CARICOM Heads on Sustainable Development, Carlos Fuller, said the workshop presents an opportunity for participants to review the project document and develop a plan that would foster the 2007 date earmarked for the start-up of visible projects.
Presenting a background to the Regional initiative, Project Manager, Dr. Roland Clarke, said its purpose is "to remove barriers to use of renewable energy and thereby foster its development and commercialisation."
Dr. Clarke pointed out that some 13 CARICOM member States, along with Cuba, the British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos have given written commitments of participation in the initiative, which is receiving funding support from CARICOM governments to the tune of US $5 M.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is also supporting the programme, as well as GTZ, a German company which has pledged some US $2.2M to stay the 2003-2007 course of the CREDP implementation.
Delivering remarks at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister, Sam Hinds, who holds responsibility for Energy and Electricity, told participants that in examining alternative sources of fuel supply, costs have to be considered, coupled with other economic considerations.
Mr. Hinds emphasised that diversification of energy resources is essential, though a formidable task, in the face of the heightened cost of fuel on the world market
"Guyana, as a developing country, is not in a position to readily increase cost of traditional energy sources," stated the Prime Minister, adding that several renewable energy projects are in the pipelines.
These include the Amalia Falls Hydro project which is aiming to supply up to 165 megawatts of electricity in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni area. According to the Prime Minister, the investors are seeking financers to proceed with the project.
He pointed out that with the modernisation of the Skeldon Sugar factory will emerge the opportunity for the supply of bagasse as an alternative energy source.
Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite, in remarks at today's exercise, said the CREDP represents one of two areas of activity in the field of energy currently being undertaken by the CARICOM Secretariat.
"The proposed regional policy will fully consider all forms of energy, and will seek to optimise the supply, pricing, storage, and transportation of energy within the region, within the context of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy," stated Ambassador Applewhaite.
She noted that the CARICOM Secretariat sees the CREDP as another successful example of cooperation with UNDP, which she singled out for mobilising a US $3.726M in grant funding from the Global Environmental Facility.
Presentations were also delivered by UNDP's resident representative, Jan Sand Sorensen, and GTZ Project Manager, Thomas Scheutzlich.

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Investigations into re-migrants scam proceeding smoothly
- Commissioner-General Sattaur

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

Investigations into the granting of re-migrant status to several unqualified persons to access duty-free concessions are moving smoothly.
Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Kurshid Sattaur has disclosed that several persons are helping the Police with their investigations.
Additionally, the GRA has set-up an Internal Affairs Unit to deal with cases of fraudulent allegations.
So far, several vehicles have been seized and owners are cooperating fully with law enforcement officers.
President Bharrat Jagdeo had ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities with respect to duty-free concessions granted to re-migrants.
It is alleged that of 86 duty-free concessions granted in August last, only 31 satisfied the criteria.
President Jagdeo subsequently ordered the immediate seizure of re-migrants’ vehicles which were granted duty-free concessions during that period and that public officers involved be sent on leave so that the investigations would not be jeopardised.
Employees of the Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministries have been sent on leave, pending the outcome of the investigations.
Re-migrants granted duty-free concessions during that period have been given two-weeks amnesty. During this time, they were asked to return vehicles or face prosecution.
Re-migrant status is granted to Guyanese returning home after living more than four years abroad.
To benefit from duty-free concessions, they must have owned a vehicle overseas for more than six months, prior to re-migrating to Guyana.

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National Assembly brought up to date on CARIFORUM/ ACP negotiations

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation Clement Rohee has undertaken to keep the National Assembly abreast of current negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.
At today’s sitting of the National Assembly, Minister Rohee provided an update on Guyana’s participation in the negotiations and the current state of play.
According to the Minister, the ACP group is engaging the EU in negotiations aimed at a new World Trade Organisation (WTO) compatible trading agreement. This is in keeping with provisions under Economic and Trade Cooperation of the Cotonou Agreement.
The new agreement will replace the past 25 years of non-reciprocal trading relations under four successive Lome Conventions. The new agreement will become effective January 1, 2008 and is expected to be the major instrument of economic development through trade and development assistance.
Phase 2 of the negotiations, was launched in October 2003. During this phase, the EU engaged different regions and countries that were ready to engage the EU in EPA negotiations.
CARIFORUM, including Haiti and the Dominican Republic is the fourth region to open regional EPA negotiations with the EU. These negotiations were launched on April 16, 2004 and were attended by Minister Rohee.
According to Minister Rohee, the CARIFORUM launch signalled the Region’s long standing friendship, political cooperation, shared history and economic cooperation.
The Minister noted that despite the troubled WTO and FTAA negotiations, the CARIFORUM region remains committed to crafting an EPA that incorporates elements for Special and Differential Treatment, and one that is appropriate to small developing countries.
Minister Rohee noted that CARIFORUM EPA will build a framework which will blend the elements of continuity and change, from Lome to Cotonou, in keeping with the provisions of the Cotonou agreement aimed at promoting the reduction of vulnerability, sustainable development, enhanced and structural transformation and international competitiveness.
According to the Foreign Trade Minister, emphasis within the broader political context of the ACP/ EU, will be on increasing the production and supply capacity, and the support to regional integration.
Minsiter Rohee said a Regional Preparatory Task Force will be established and will form the strategic link between EPA negotiations and development cooperation and financing.
According to Minister Rohee, the CARIFORUM region and the EU have agreed upon a schedule and plan for the negotiations. These will be conducted in four phases and are scheduled to conclude by December 2007.
According to Minister Rohee, the CARIFORUM region is in the process of preparing guidelines for the negotiations. He said the guidelines document is yet to be finalised and member states are in the process of undertaking impact assessments studies on EPA.
“Guyana’s impact assessment study is underway and the findings of the study should guide our national positions within the negotiations,” Minister Rohee told the Assembly.
According to the Minister, Guyana has put together a competent team to monitor and participate in the negotiations, and the team will draw on the experience and support of a wide range of stakeholders at the Governmental and non-governmental levels.
“…the Government of Guyana will exert every effort to ensure that Guyana’s vital and long term economic, trade and developmental interests will be pursued in the course of these negotiations,” Minister Rohee said.

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$53 M set aside to enhance efficiency in document processing

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

The Government of Guyana has budgeted $53M in this year’s budget for Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to execute a record linking system among all its ports-of-entry.
The money will be used to upgrade the manual system of imputing records and information into the system. The new system will create a centralized database.
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri (CJIA), Customs and Trade Administration and Customs’ wharf facilities will benefit from the new system.
According to Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Kurshid Sattaur, the new system will help to improve efficiency in revenue collection and ensure a faster delivery of service to the public.
At the same time, the system will help to safeguard the collection of public revenue.

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International Museum Day is tomorrow

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

International Museum Day will be celebrated worldwide tomorrow.
International Museum Day was designated in 1977 and is intended to provide a nucleus for museums' creative aspirations and efforts and focus international attention on the work done by museums.
It is also designed to provide an opportunity for professionals from all over the world to promote the roles of their respective institutions and to reflect on a particular theme.
Activities planned by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport include a visit by Mrs. Pla Konigsfeldt, wife of Ambassador designate of Denmark, Mr. Christian Pla Konigsfeldt to the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology.
Jenny Daly, Administrator of the Walter Roth Museum, said this is a first time visit and an historical one because it will be taking place on International Museum Day.
A number of exhibitions will be held to bring communities and school children up to date on the work of museums in Guyana.
Daly said the idea is to bring museums to people who are unable to visit the museum frequently because of where they live. Most of our national museums are located in the capital city.
The exhibitions will cover West Coast Berbice and will begin on May 19 at Carlton Hall Maichony and will run until May 21, 2004.
Last year the exhibitions were taken to New Amsterdam and Corriverton. Daly said that a large number of students are especially interested in the exhibitions and welcome the outreach initiative.
Next year, the focus will be on another area and lecture series are likely to be incorporated into activities.
The Ministry is presently hosting the Indentureship exhibition at the National Museum which began on May 7 and will conclude on May 22.
On the last two days of this exhibition, there will be a special showing of Indian wear and its transition under the theme “From India to Guyana.” There will also be a display of food from every indentured group in Guyana.
On the final day of the exhibition a special display and demonstration of African head wraps will be done.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Museum and intangible heritage.”

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Legislation passed for establishment of D&I Authority

Georgetown, GINA, May 17, 2004

The National Assembly, this afternoon, unanimously passed the Drainage and Irrigation Bill No. 8 of 2004.
The Bill, which aims at providing for the establishment of a Drainage and Irrigation Authority, was first presented to the National Assembly at its last sitting on May 13.
Tabling the motion, Minister of Agriculture (ag.) Satyadoew Sawh said the legislation is necessary given the present weather pattern in the country, which will result in severe pressure on Drainage and Irrigation systems. “Many people earn their livehood in the confines of agriculture, “ he said, adding, “Water is necessary and important to the production of food.”
The Drainage and Irrigation system, Minister Sawh said, served the country well in the past. And Government is committed to improving it. As a result, the sector is to receive $400M this year.
He pointed out that the Drainage and Irrigation Authority is geared to ensure that water is conserved and utilised for the greatest national advantage through appropriate water management strategies.
It is also designed to ensure that the drainage and irrigation systems are operated in a sustainable manner, to provide for increased farmer participation through water users associations, local government organs, farmer associations and private entities in their planning, development, operation, maintenance and management.
This move, Minister Sawh pointed out, is to decentralise the system and make it one of partnership with the private sector and other stakeholders.
Several Members of Parliament including Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Harripersaud Nokta, and PPP member Zulfikar Mustapha supported the legislation.
They pointed out the importance of good drainage and irrigation systems for farmers and for feeding the nation.
Minister Nokta observed that the Authority will relieve Regional Democratic Councils of these issues. He was positive that affected Regions would support the legislation.
GAP/WPA M.P Shirley Melville supported the Bill but pointed out that the time frame was inadequate to go through the Bill.
She also questioned the 18-member composition of the Authority, positing that at times large numbers of persons are counter-productive.
However, Minister Sawh countered this argument saying the wide composition, which includes six representatives from the Regions, two to be nominated by water users and two to be nominated by the Rice Producers Association, among others, allows for diverse views and greater participation.
Sheila Holder, also of the GAP/WPA Party, commented that Drainage and Irrigation is important to farmers but she refused to participate in the debate. She too said the timeframe was inadequate to peruse to Bill and to consult other stakeholders on it.
She added that she felt offended that her right was denied to consult with stakeholders on the matter and walked out of the Debate in protest.
Minister Sawh expressed disappointment and said, “the going fashion is the walk-out syndrome.”
He said it is unfortunate that some Members of Parliament are not fulfilling their obligations to the people who elected them as their representatives. He said too, that it appears that they may not be aware of the issues, since drainage and irrigation matters were often brought before the House, or that they are not prepared for the debate at hand.
After resolving into committee to review Amendments moved by the Minister of Agriculture (ag), the Bill was passed with the Amendments.
At the Sitting, Prime Minister Sam Hinds also moved the motion for the acquisition of land at Mon Desir Polder No. 2, West Bank Demerara so that workers of the Clay Brick Factory would have titles to the land on which they live.
The National Assembly approved the sum of $91,000 estimated for public works required.
The National Assembly also agreed that the Government of Guyana inform the US Government of Guyana’s intention to ratify the Agreement for the surrendering of persons to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Foreign Affairs Minister Rudy Insanally moved this motion. The Agreement was signed in Georgetown in December last year.

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