Britain renews calls for Guyana's parliamentary suspension to be lifted

I believe Ramnotar will ignore the constitution and NOT call election this year, but will stall for a pension plan like Jagdeo.

He said he  prorogued parliament because he wanted discussion with the opposition, he knew that discussion did not work before dissolving parliament.

Doing the same thing over and over does not necessary bring positive results.    

You are certainly entitled to your opinions. 

What did your post gain, that is exactly what I did above.

Guyana adheres to the Commonwealth Charter which was signed/dated in March 2013; something which should be known by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Is english the man speaking not dutch..................

“We also continue to have concerns that there have been no local elections for over 20 years, which is also contrary to the democratic principles of the Commonwealth Charter and Guyana’s own Constitution.

the brit know guyana is in a dictatorship 

A few more words that Einstein must have missed.

"Parliament is required by Guyana’s Constitution and the Commonwealth Charter, it provides the necessary checks and balances and enables citizens’ voices to be heard. The suspension of Parliament therefore means that an essential element of a functioning democracy has been put on hold."

1. Guyana's Constitution, similar to all other countries, takes precedence over the Commonwealth Charter.

2. Citizens' voices are heard, whether as individuals, small groups and political organizations throughout Guyana.

3. All political parties make their daily statements as a group or through their representatives; individuals also do the same; public demonstrations and meetings are held at any time; also the newspapers publish on a daily basis their views on matters as articles by their commentators and editors.

1. Didn't you read what the man said dummy? "Parliament is required by Guyana’s Constitution and the Commonwealth Charter, it provides the necessary checks and balances and enables citizens’ voices to be heard. The suspension of Parliament therefore means that an essential element of a functioning democracy has been put on hold."

2. How are citizens' voices being heard when the voices of their representatives have been silenced in parliament which is the main decision making body of the country's government? The country is now being ruled exclusively by a minority who do not conform to their voices.

3. Daily statements by representatives have no real weight unless they are being made in parliament.

Guyana’s Parliament is governed by its Constitution and not by the Commonwealth Charter.

Einstein, did you miss what I posted 3 times already? You must have skipped your meds today.

The man clearly stated - "Parliament is required by Guyana’s Constitution and the Commonwealth Charter, it provides the necessary checks and balances and enables citizens’ voices to be heard. The suspension of Parliament therefore means that an essential element of a functioning democracy has been put on hold."

Mars ..... De PNC Engineer Brains currently on Time Out.

Last time I checked, Britain did not say a word when current Canadian PM Steven Harper prorogued parliament.

Rammo will do exactly what Harper did and go on to win a majority.

  As the guys often comment, you are a moron if you see an equivalency here between Guyana and Canada.

The word that is going around is that Britain may be the first country to put travel sanctions on certain Guyanese officials if no clear date is outlined within this year (2015) for the return of parliament.

Ramotar might  stall for elections until his pension is approved.

Like Jagdeo, he sees it as a lifetime cash cow.

When its not in their favour, the constitution means little to them. 

If the PPP cabal refuse to abide by the constitution they won't get any sympathy from the international community if the get kicked out via a coup....

That is my concern because with no parliamentary institution in place the issue may be used by an army to give them some sort of legal grounds/protection against a possible world court prosecution if they decide to launch a successful coup.  It is truely a dangerous situation for any government to be in.

That's the best scenario yet Wally.

It could happen and I agree with you that under the current situation with the PPP avoiding elections for 20+ years, the proroguing of parliament to dodge a no confidence vote and avoid facing the electorate these are all undemocratic moves that would legitimize a coup. The international community would throw some flowers on dat and condemn it initially only to then demand new elections and watch the PPP land on its ass.

You add the racism charges leveled against jagdeo. The Ombudsman if he continues with 5 or 6 more cases the PPP goose is cooked.