Clueless demonstrators mount protest outside KN.

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Django

April 12, 2016 Source

By Abena Rockcliffe- Campbell
Just under a score of persons hailing from Region Three yesterday mounted a protest outside Kaieteur News in “solidarity” with the embattled Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

Region Three residents who mounted protest outside KN’s office yesterday.

The lead protestor who identified herself as Kathlene Armstrong told Kaieteur News, “We are standing in solidarity with the APNU+AFC government; we stand with President David Granger, and in support of Joseph Harmon. We, as a Region, are in solidarity with what Joseph Harmon is doing.”
Armstrong said that she is APNU+AFC Regional Councilor for Region Three.
Asked if she is indeed supportive of Harmon and all his recently publicized actions, Armstrong said, “I do not know what actions you are talking about.” She said that all she knows is that she is a Harmon supporter.
Armstrong had a placard erected that read, “Nigel Hughes is anti-coalition. Get on board.” Kaieteur News asked Armstrong about her making of such a strong allegation against the Chairman of the Alliance For Change whose Party plays an important role in the coalition government.
She eventually responded, “I am telling him to come on board, can’t you see that?”
Another protestor held a placard which read, “Glenn Lall has a PPP/C motive. Coalition is it.”

Political Activist
Fredrick Kissoon

Asked to explain the reason behind such a conclusion, Armstrong responded, “I am not here to talk about Glenn Lall, I am here to show support for the APNU+AFC government.”
Armstrong declined to say how she felt about the President’s decision to rescind Brain Tiwarie’s appointment which was made by Harmon.
She said, “I will not discuss that because I am not here for that. I will not be the judge of any of the actions of President Granger. I am going to stand in support with whatever President Granger does.”
Political commentators Frederick Kissoon and Mark Benschop expressed disappointment in politicians whom they feel must have been the force behind the protest demonstration.
Kissoon said that the demonstration shows the extent to which Guyana’s political culture continues to degenerate. “This paper, that I have been associated with from inception, has consistently exposed the wrongdoings of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic government but I have never encountered a picket exercise outside the office of Kaieteur News. I would not accept, even for a fleeting moment, that the 10 to 15 persons would unwisely find themselves picketing KN acting on their own.”
Kissoon said that there must have been planning by politicians and incentives must have been given or was promised by people who occupy more than an ordinary place in the scheme of political power.
“If those persons gave approval for this picket it is an ominous sign of what is to come,” said Kissoon.
He added that the “Harmon controversy is leading some important political actors down a path that may take Guyana with it unless wiser heads, particularly President Granger introduce some rational thinking to this chaotic situation.”
Benschop said that the protest does not look well for the new administration. “It is sending the wrong message.”
He said that this sort of action is sending messages to media houses to the effect that the government will come against reporters or media house that seek to expose the truth if it is not singing praises to the government.

Political Activist,
Mark Benschop

Benschop said, “It marks the continuation of a dangerous situation that started under the PPP regime.
“The government must allow the media to function. If any Minister is messing up it is the duty of the media to bring this to the public attention.
“You cannot have paid supporters of the government to protest and try to paint Kaieteur News as the enemy. You are endangering lives.”
Benschop called on the President to “please put a stop to this immediately, this is bullyism.”
Benschop said that “interestingly” he never saw any of those who mounted protest yesterday “risking their lives during the reign of the PPP. It was just a few of us and Kaieteur News was included in that few.”

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DjangoAdmin

Who ever in the PNC is instigating this sort of behavior,need to re-examine their motive,they are hampering the support people are giving to the Coalition Gov't.

4/12/169:22 AM

Former Member

Moses and Kanwa need to start training for a marathon. They better get their running shoes. They will be chased out of the govt and the city. Sit back and watch them run. It'll be a sight to watch a blind man and a big belly man run.

4/12/169:22 AM

Former Member

"I will not be the judge of any of the actions of President Granger. I am going to stand in support with whatever President Granger does.”

Whatever Granger does? Guyana really gone fuh channa.

4/12/169:30 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Where is Stormy?? Did he rush down to Guyana at the behest of the coalition to help mediate something between the fighting factions???

4/12/169:37 AM

Former Member

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:
Where is Stormy?? Did he rush down to Guyana at the behest of the coalition to help mediate something between the fighting factions???

What are you evoking in my name? If you note well I was among the first of those ( before Kaiteurnews or SN or anyone heree) who said Harmon was taking the pathway well worn by the corrupt PPP.

These protesters need to stay home and were I Harmon I would advise them to do so because his survival depends on the nation forgetting this untoward incident and error on his part for consorting with the biggest predator company in the land.

Worse, he was following the long established paths of Chinese company to invite leaders to China, shower them with expensive gifts, promise their children and relatives prominent scholarships and pretend they are facilitators to development in the state. Soon they they are in the Chinese pocket and the state assets is then pillaged left and right. It is no coincident the selected him for a "visit" to china.

4/12/169:49 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Stormborn posted:
Billy Ram Balgobin posted:
Where is Stormy?? Did he rush down to Guyana at the behest of the coalition to help mediate something between the fighting factions???
What are you evoking in my name? If you note well I was among the first of those ( before Kaiteurnews or SN or anyone heree) who said Harmon was taking the pathway well worn by the corrupt PPP.
These protesters need to stay home and were I Harmon I would advise them to do so because his survival depends on the nation forgetting this untoward incident and error on his part for consorting with the biggest predator company in the land.
Worse, he was following the long established paths of Chinese company to invite leaders to China, shower them with expensive gifts, promise their children and relatives prominent scholarships and pretend they are facilitators to development in the state. Soon they they are in the Chinese pocket and the state assets is then pillaged left and right. It is no coincident the selected him for a "visit" to china.

During the election campaign I was preaching that a new gov't. under the AFC/APNU would result in greater corruption and lesser freedoms for our people. You did not buy that. You were blindly supporting a greater evil with the hopes of correcting the wrongs you saw in the PPP/C gov't. Many of us foresaw what was coming and lo and behold here we are getting a just a little taste of PNC-style corruption. If you think this is bad, well, let me tell you - this is just the tip of the iceberg. This country is going down a path of destruction.

4/12/169:55 AM

Former Member

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:
Stormborn posted:
Billy Ram Balgobin posted:
Where is Stormy?? Did he rush down to Guyana at the behest of the coalition to help mediate something between the fighting factions???
What are you evoking in my name? If you note well I was among the first of those ( before Kaiteurnews or SN or anyone heree) who said Harmon was taking the pathway well worn by the corrupt PPP.
These protesters need to stay home and were I Harmon I would advise them to do so because his survival depends on the nation forgetting this untoward incident and error on his part for consorting with the biggest predator company in the land.
Worse, he was following the long established paths of Chinese company to invite leaders to China, shower them with expensive gifts, promise their children and relatives prominent scholarships and pretend they are facilitators to development in the state. Soon they they are in the Chinese pocket and the state assets is then pillaged left and right. It is no coincident the selected him for a "visit" to china.
During the election campaign I was preaching that a new gov't. under the AFC/APNU would result in greater corruption and lesser freedoms for our people. You did not buy that. You were blindly supporting a greater evil with the hopes of correcting the wrongs you saw in the PPP/C gov't. Many of us foresaw what was coming and lo and behold here we are getting a just a little taste of PNC-style corruption. If you think this is bad, well, let me tell you - this is just the tip of the iceberg. This country is going down a path of destruction.

4/12/1610:02 AM

Former Member

Freddie had his share and had to back down, this is how powerful these dictators are becoming.

4/12/1610:03 AM

Former Member

You preach that only because you hate black people. To this point they have not followed the path of the PPP. Employment in cabinet and foreign services are mixed. Heads of departments are not filled with friends and family and no large pork barrel projects is in the works. That they will steal is inevitable. The form of government we have allowed for crooks to be incubated. However. The PPP had to go. The Chinese may have been recruiting Harmon but the had the PPP boys and girls hook line and sinker everywhere. It is on their watch these people got a foot hold into every niche of state enterprise and all tax free.

4/12/1610:03 AM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Typical brainless PNC supporters. Thief Massa thief Abee happy fuh yuh

4/12/1610:25 AM

cainTired old hippie

HAHAHAHAAAAAA... yall rass miserable because "is abie time now" done.

4/12/1612:49 PM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

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4/12/161:17 PM

Former Member

Guyanese must now become vigilant in protecting their rights and freedoms from the emerging Granger/Harmon dictatorship.

Moses is peeing his pants right now.

I am still awaiting so see what Ramjattan does next.

4/12/163:08 PM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

yuji22 posted:
Guyanese must now become vigilant in protecting their rights and freedoms from the emerging Granger/Harmon dictatorship.
Moses is peeing his pants right now.
I am still awaiting so see what Ramjattan does next.

Ramjattan is peeing too!!!

4/12/163:10 PM

DjangoAdmin

Django posted:
Wha alyuh two deh pun,talking about pp,does the fella on the right looks scared.Alyuh recall what Freedom House was saying when he visited the US Embassy.

4/12/163:21 PM

Former Member

Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?

4/12/164:37 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

HEHEHE Blind AND Dumb!!!!!!!!!!

4/12/164:39 PM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?

They are picketing Outside the Office of the President. Source: Colleague of Mine.

4/12/164:49 PM

Former Member

Bibi Haniffa posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?
They are picketing Outside the Office of the President. Source: Colleague of Mine.

Thank you.

4/12/164:55 PM

Former Member

Protest is a good thing.

4/13/1610:25 AM

Mr.TI pity the fool

Bibi Haniffa posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?
They are picketing Outside the Office of the President. Source: Colleague of Mine.

It has not rained in that area for a while now. In fact, it has been boiling hot in recent weeks. So how come those people got umbrellas over themselves? I wonder...

4/13/1610:48 AM

kpHonorary Member

Mr.T posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?
They are picketing Outside the Office of the President. Source: Colleague of Mine.
It has not rained in that area for a while now. In fact, it has been boiling hot in recent weeks. So how come those people got umbrellas over themselves? I wonder...

The government was using the water cannon on the protestors.

4/13/1611:04 AM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

kp posted:
Mr.T posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Happening right now in Guyana. Look at that granny in the front. Heartbreaking!!!

Where are these people picketing? What's the source of this photo?
They are picketing Outside the Office of the President. Source: Colleague of Mine.
It has not rained in that area for a while now. In fact, it has been boiling hot in recent weeks. So how come those people got umbrellas over themselves? I wonder...
The government was using the water cannon on the protestors.