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Dawn Hastings-Williams downplays rumours of APNU prime ministerial nomination

September 2, 2019

– says she’ll “know what to do” if offered role

With elections fast approaching and analysts expressing doubts whether the Alliance For Change (AFC) will even be allowed to keep the prime ministerial candidacy, rumours have been circulating about a potential People’s National Congress (PNC) prime ministerial candidate.

Current Minister of State, Dawn Hastings-Williams is at the centre of these rumours. A parliamentarian for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Hastings-Williams was elevated to her new ministerial post this year after the resignation of her predecessor, Joseph Harmon, owing to his dual-citizen status.
When asked by Guyana Times, Hastings-Williams noted that these were just rumours and that she has never been approached with regard to filling the post. Asked if it was something she would consider, Hastings-Williams noted that it was not on her radar at the moment.
“When that day comes, I’ll know what to do,” Hastings-Williams said when asked if she would decline such a nomination if party leaders in APNU actually pitched such a proposal to her.

There is speculation that Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo will be replaced by the dominant APNU with someone from its own camp

Prior to the General and Regional Elections of 2015, APNU and the AFC signed the Cummingsburg Accord that stipulated conditions for the two parties to contest the elections as one.
But throughout this political marriage, the AFC was criticised, especially by the parliamentary Opposition, for what many describe as the submissive role it has played since joining forces with APNU.
Decisions, such as the closure of sugar estates which put thousands of sugar workers out of jobs, have gone unchallenged and have even been supported by the AFC. This is despite the fact that the Agriculture Minister portfolio is held by a party member, Noel Holder.
In addition, there has been the strategic reallocation of responsibilities away from Ministries headed by AFC officials, to other Ministries. There is also the fact that the Cummingsburg Accord stipulation that the Prime Minister has responsibility for chairing Cabinet and domestic issues was not followed through.
Questions have, therefore, been raised by analysts whether APNU would offer the AFC the same terms it offered in 2015 when the Accord was first signed. These questions took on a life of their own after the AFC’s wretched performance in Local Government Elections (LGE) in 2018.
After Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan’s selection as the AFC’s prime ministerial candidate in waiting, Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson had intimated that APNU was duty-bound to accept Ramjattan as President David Granger’s running mate as long as the Cummingsburg Accord was in effect.
But despite the AFC choosing Ramjattan, the PNC has shown a dogged preference for the incumbent, Moses Nagamootoo. This has manifested in APNU officials making public statements in support of the Prime Minister.
PNC heavyweight and Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence recently stated publicly that while the AFC has elected Ramjattan as its next prime ministerial candidate, APNU and the AFC have not met on this new development.
The AFC top leadership had, in mid-November of 2017, moved to revise its governing agreement with its majority coalition partner. This made little headway and talk of revising the agreement petered out after the AFC’s showing at the LGE, where it failed to win a single Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC).
At present, talks between the two parties still seem to be stalled. A meeting that was supposed to have been held last Monday between the two coalition partners was cancelled, with APNU sending out a release to say that documents were exchanged and would be perused.

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Former Member

It wouldn't be any change if an APNU member is named the next PM candidate. Over the past 4 years, Harmon was the real PM. Nagamootoo was only fooled into thinking he is the PM.

9/2/191:15 PM

kpHonorary Member

ksazma posted:
It wouldn't be any change if an APNU member is named the next PM candidate. Over the past 4 years, Harmon was the real PM. Nagamootoo was only fooled into thinking he is the PM.

Somebody has to remind Naga, he is only there as "Window dressing". His time is over. Granger has the right to select the Prime Minister, Cummingsburg Accord has expired/ dead.Why would a President pick a cock eyed man who failed as a Security Minister to be a Prime Minister, if he does, then the entire government is :lagoo bagoo.

9/2/191:25 PM

TolaSenior Member

Did the man choose to be a 'cock eyed man', or anyone with a disability ?

A policy or opinion can be criticized without mentioning the person's disability.

For this reason, the black man in Guyana will always try to stand higher than Indians, while they take advantage of them. Like they are now doing with the NCV.

9/2/194:05 PM

kpHonorary Member

Tola posted:
Did the man choose to be a 'cock eyed man', or anyone with a disability ?
A policy or opinion can be criticized without mentioning the person's disability.
For this reason, the black man in Guyana will always try to stand higher than Indians, while they take advantage of them. Like they are now doing with the NCV.

When you address a Negro as Blackman it's just as demeaning

9/2/195:01 PM

Former Member

If the coalition decides on an all Afro ticket, PPP scores.

9/2/196:50 PM

Former Member

kp posted:
Tola posted:
Did the man choose to be a 'cock eyed man', or anyone with a disability ?
A policy or opinion can be criticized without mentioning the person's disability.
For this reason, the black man in Guyana will always try to stand higher than Indians, while they take advantage of them. Like they are now doing with the NCV.
When you address a Negro as Blackman it's just as demeaning

In Guyana growing up, Black was demeaning. When I came to America an Afro told me Negro is demeaning. Not sure what’s now acceptable in Guyana.

9/2/196:53 PM

kpHonorary Member

Baseman posted:
kp posted:
Tola posted:
Did the man choose to be a 'cock eyed man', or anyone with a disability ?
A policy or opinion can be criticized without mentioning the person's disability.
For this reason, the black man in Guyana will always try to stand higher than Indians, while they take advantage of them. Like they are now doing with the NCV.
When you address a Negro as Blackman it's just as demeaning
In Guyana growing up, Black was demeaning. When I came to America an Afro told me Negro is demeaning. Not sure what’s now acceptable in Guyana.

African, just the same as we are called Indian.

9/2/198:01 PM

kpHonorary Member

Baseman posted:
If the coalition decides on an all Afro ticket, PPP scores.

It will make ANUG a strong third party to form a government with either PPP or PNC.

9/2/198:07 PM

Former Member

kp posted:
Baseman posted:
If the coalition decides on an all Afro ticket, PPP scores.
It will make ANUG a strong third party to form a government with either PPP or PNC.

How so?

9/2/198:29 PM

cainTired old hippie

kp posted:
Baseman posted:
kp posted:
Tola posted:
Did the man choose to be a 'cock eyed man', or anyone with a disability ?
A policy or opinion can be criticized without mentioning the person's disability.
For this reason, the black man in Guyana will always try to stand higher than Indians, while they take advantage of them. Like they are now doing with the NCV.
When you address a Negro as Blackman it's just as demeaning
In Guyana growing up, Black was demeaning. When I came to America an Afro told me Negro is demeaning. Not sure what’s now acceptable in Guyana.
African, just the same as we are called Indian.

Something tells me it ain't the same. Blacks do not align themselves with Africa whereas East Indians do with India. As a decendant of Portuguese, when asked my ethnicity I say, Guyanese, never Portuguese.

9/2/198:38 PM

Former Member

cain posted:
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kp posted:
African, just the same as we are called Indian.
Something tells me it ain't the same. Blacks do not align themselves with Africa whereas East Indians do with India. As a decendant of Portuguese, when asked my ethnicity I say, Guyanese, never Portuguese.

When asked about my ethnicity, I say Indian. When asked where I am from I always say Guyana. I always say that I am Guyanese too, never Indian. I once had Guyana mentioned in my vehicle's number plate.

9/2/199:30 PM

Former Member

ksazma posted:
cain posted:
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kp posted:
African, just the same as we are called Indian.
Something tells me it ain't the same. Blacks do not align themselves with Africa whereas East Indians do with India. As a decendant of Portuguese, when asked my ethnicity I say, Guyanese, never Portuguese.
When asked about my ethnicity, I say Indian. When asked where I am from I always say Guyana. I always say that I am Guyanese too, never Indian. I once had Guyana mentioned in my vehicle's number plate.

Same for me. and 23 and me confirms I'm 100% Indian!

9/2/199:44 PM

kpHonorary Member

Baseman posted:
kp posted:
Baseman posted:
If the coalition decides on an all Afro ticket, PPP scores.
It will make ANUG a strong third party to form a government with either PPP or PNC.
How so?

After blacks vote for PNC and Indians vote for PPP that leaves the remainder to vote for ANUG and that the other four plus races. Don’t forget there will disenchanted black and Indian voters that will vote for change.

9/2/1910:02 PM

TolaSenior Member

African, black, negro, Indian or coolie, but some people will still justify the physically disability of a person by calling them 'cocked eye man'.

There was a man name Latiff, who was partially disabled with a limping stroke, but had an excellent voice to announce funeral arrangements in villages.

A young man did not like Latiff and took every opportunity to criticize his disability, until he became a senior and had a stroke like Latiff.

The thing that upset him most was being called Latiff.

Don't be surprised if we become the same, as those we criticize for their disability.

9/2/1910:02 PM

Former Member

kp posted:
Baseman posted:
kp posted:
Baseman posted:
If the coalition decides on an all Afro ticket, PPP scores.
It will make ANUG a strong third party to form a government with either PPP or PNC.
How so?
After blacks vote for PNC and Indians vote for PPP that leaves the remainder to vote for ANUG and that the other four plus races. Don’t forget there will disenchanted black and Indian voters that will vote for change.

Thus far, ANUG seems lazy and hapless!

9/3/196:50 AM

Former Member

@Former Member I wouldn't say ANUG are lazy and hapless more pragmatic and less dynamic, let's remember Ralph is heading up the team.

Reach out to them here if interested.

https://www.facebook.com/anewa...edguyana/?tn-str=k*F

9/3/198:02 AM

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Dawn Hastings-Williams downplays rumours of APNU prime ministerial nomination

– says she’ll “know what to do” if offered role

With elections fast approaching and analysts expressing doubts whether the Alliance For Change (AFC) will even be allowed to keep the prime ministerial candidacy, rumours have been circulating about a potential People’s National Congress (PNC) prime ministerial candidate.

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