quote:

He told the packed House and with loud thumping from the government side that all political parties must exhibit maturity for the advancement of Guyana. He said while there will be differences the important thing is how these differences will be dealt with.

The era of irresponsibility on the opposition part are over....they must now sat and work in the best interest of the Guyanese populace...the collection of a parliamentary allowance and the staged walkouts are over....the 10th Parliament calls for politically maturity....

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
President Donald Ramotar this afternoon warned that his administration will not be held to ransom by any “intractable posture” by members of the opposition as he seeks to govern the country.

Thanks for the update Bertie!

THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN!

He will not tolerate games and nonsense from the opposition.

THE PRESIDENT DEMANDS MATURITY AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FROM ALL.

Rev

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
President Donald Ramotar this afternoon warned that his administration will not be held to ransom by any “intractable posture” by members of the opposition as he seeks to govern the country.

Thanks for the update Bertie!

THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN!

He will not tolerate games and nonsense from the opposition.

THE PRESIDENT DEMANDS MATURITY AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FROM ALL.

Rev

Da mann gon fix all dem bullies, even den PPP bullies.

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:
THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN!



THE PRESIDENT DEMANDS MATURITY AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FROM ALL.

Rev

the people have spoken and they said they dont want the PPP to control parliament. They also said that if the PPP behaves like a little child and scream when they dont get what they want they will be treated like a kid.

PPP go and listen and learn and dialogue. We have yet to see you do this.

The P.P.P/C was a victim of their own success....in the event of any snap elections....a parliamentary majority will be in the favor of the P.P.P/C

Its time the Misguided A.P.N.U supporters stop their nonsense....the protest in front of the National Assembly for no apparent reason.....is uncalled for...

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
President Donald Ramotar this afternoon warned that his administration will not be held to ransom by any “intractable posture” by members of the opposition as he seeks to govern the country.

Thanks for the update Bertie!
Poe thanking Bartie....not necessary here.


THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN!
.....and it look like he forget the people voted for change on Nov 28 2011
Like "De Duck" forget he is holding on to power because of "De PNC Burnham Constitution" Further ..... "De Duck" do not want to acknowledge he no longer comand a Majority in Parliament.
"De Duck" followers playing stupid .....like they dont understand ......."Ducklings Quacking cannot change the fact...that now... Mother Duck Must work with the opposition to Run the Govt in the future.

He will not tolerate games and nonsense from the opposition.
............Dis Ugly Duckling is a Liar.... Muma Duck will never say these words to the Majority in Parliament.

THE PRESIDENT DEMANDS MATURITY AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FROM ALL.
More Lies......"De Majority Demands"......"De Minority cannot Demand anything"

Rev"De Mufti who want we jook Jhandi Flag on Govt Property"

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx










Bartie.......is "De Poe Rev" ..... still Quacking De numbers ....or eeee switch over to "De Flag Business" now.

Jalil Bhai:

Did you go to Masjid today ?

In the name of allah, the beneficient, the merciful.

* May allah drop some much needed wisdom into jalil's head.

* May allah guide jalil--show him the way--let him stop being a whiner, a bellyacher, and a grumbler.

PEACE BE ONTO YOU JALIL BHAI.

Rev

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:
Jalil Bhai:

Did you go to Masjid today ?
De talking was about De Jhandi Flag.


In the name of allah, the beneficient, the merciful.

* May allah drop some much needed wisdom into jalil's head......Is de wisdom causing me to see all "De Mufti" lies

* May allah guide jalil
.......and stop "De Imam" from posting lies on GNI--show him the way--let him stop being a whiner, a bellyacher, and a grumbler.

PEACE BE ONTO YOU JALIL BHAI.

Rev

and may peace be unto you "Miaa Gee"

The interest of the people will remain on the front burner of the P.P.P/C administration....

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
The interest of the people will remain on the front burner of the P.P.P/C administration....

Bartie......De Game is over.....Now deal with Parliament....

President Donald Ramotar this afternoon warned that his administration will not be held to ransom by any “intractable posture” by members of the opposition as he seeks to govern the country.

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
Its time the Misguided A.P.N.U supporters stop their nonsense....the protest in front of the National Assembly for no apparent reason.....is uncalled for...

Bartie bhai......when De Investigations on "De Rat & e-Vultures" begin de protest gun stop

quote:

Originally posted by albert:


President Donald Ramotar this afternoon warned that his administration will not be held to ransom by any “intractable posture” by members of the opposition as he seeks to govern the country.

Bartie.....STOP LIEING.......this is wha de minority President say in Parliament today.....


Ramotar said "his government is committed to regular cooperation with the opposition."

Jalil....you were not in Parliament today

He was, I saw him there, so shhh.

quote:

Originally posted by albert:
Its time the Misguided A.P.N.U supporters stop their nonsense....the protest in front of the National Assembly for no apparent reason.....is uncalled for...

ah hear dem get $1000 GT dollars to show up.

You is a hear man.

Full text of President Donald Ramotar’s speech



Salutations

I was honored to have been a member of parliament for almost twenty years.


Serving as a parliamentarian has been one of the greatest privileges of

my life. Within this chamber policies were rigorously scrutinized, ideas

robustly discussed, and laws tabled and debated. I will certainly miss the

cut and thrusts of the debates in this august body. The exposure I gained

here deepened my political experience and fortified my faith in the

inestimable value of Parliamentary democracy and the importance of this

institution in our national life.







In the years that I have worked here, I built enduring friendships not only

among my own colleagues but also across the aisle. I value those

relationships. Today I see that many of those who sat with me in the

Assembly have returned to this 10th Parliament. I am happy to welcome you

back.



There are of course some who have not returned for one reason or the other.

I thank them for their service to the 9th Parliament and to our country.



I would especially like to pay tribute to the outgoing Speaker, Mr. Ralph

Ramkarran, for his outstanding, dedicated and fair-minded service to the

National Assembly. He exemplified the dignity and professionalism of the

esteemed office of Speaker of the House. Under his tenure the Parliament

was greatly enhanced in many important areas.



To you Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere congratulations on your elections to

this office, one of the highest in our land. In our conversation since your

elevation to this office, I share your desire to ensure the smooth

operations of this the 10th parliament of Guyana.



I also extend sincere congratulations to the new Deputy Speaker the

Honourable Deborah Backer, I wish you well in this new office.



To the new members of the House, I express my congratulations and bring you

greetings. It is your responsibility to give expression to the aspirations

of our people. I encourage you to work dedicatedly to represent all our

people. I wish to suggest that you study the rules and parliamentary

procedures so that your stint here can also be recorded as one which would

enhance this institution as the most representative in our land. The

decisions you make here will affect the lives of all Guyanese. I wish you

well in your work on behalf of our people.



Mr. Speaker,



This 10th Parliament is beginning its work in a very challenging period in

our country’s history. For the first time we are faced with a situation in

which no party has an absolute majority. It is a new situation to us, but

one that has been experienced in some other countries of the world.



The results of the work of such parliaments have been very mixed. In some

cases they were successful. In others they have not been so fruitful, and

in some downright failures. Therefore, we do not have a unified model that

we can follow.







The question is: How will our parliament perform? Will ours add to the list

of failures or will it be able to serve as an example of a successful

parliament? Will other countries, finding themselves in a similar

situation in the future turn to us to see how well we did, and seek to learn

from our experience? The answers to these questions lie ahead of us. They

are also within us and a lot will depend on what attitude we take at this

time. Yes we have our differences. This is perfectly natural, we would

continue to have varying views on many issues, the important thing is how we

move forward in resolving our positions.



To move forward will call for maturity. If we are to avoid gridlock and

inertia, political cooperation in the interest of the development of Guyana

must exist. This is the reality that we face, we must avoid gridlock. At

this time given the significant development under the PPP/C, my

administration would be loath to accept gridlock that can stymie Guyana’s

development.



I am convinced that we have the capacity to rise to this challenge. I am

satisfied that we are capable of demonstrating to the Guyanese nation that

while political competition and diversity are essential in a democracy, they

should not foreclose on the possibilities for compromise and consensus in

the way we do business.



Indeed, the make-up of this new parliament dictates that we seek consensus

and compromise and should resist the temptation to believe that any party

can ride rough shod over another. Any such attempt may see us missing the

historical opportunities that this new composition offers. I urge that we

put the interest of our people first. I urge that we work assiduously to

find common ground within and outside of this hallowed chamber.



Within my administration there exists the political will to do so. My

government has already committed to regular engagements with the

parliamentary parties. Through these engagements I hope that we can continue

to nurture political trust and create an enabling climate for consensus-

building. It was disappointing that we did not find consensus in the

election of the Speaker of the Assembly. However, I am still optimistic

that seeking agreements by dialogue is still the best way forward. I also

believe that working in this Parliament can contribute in building trust

that is so important for our political culture.



As willing however as my government is to exercise patience, forbearance,

and reasonableness in the interest of all of our people, my administration

will not be held ransom to intractable postures.



I therefore hope that we can work together so that history will record that

we succeeded at this time when we were put to the test.



International Situation:



Mr. Speaker the need to forge united and strong national positions is

important for another reason. We are living in an international environment

that is very complicated and also very difficult. As you are all aware

international socio-economic and political development impact heavily on us.





Many of the problems we often have to confront are not made by us, but often

originate in different parts of the world, sometimes in countries very far

from our own shores. This is one of those times when we have to keep

focused on international events due to the potential impact on our country.

As you are aware the traditional drivers of the world’s economy have all

been experiencing grave economic and political problem.



The United States, the European Union and Japan are all going through a very

difficult phase. Many experienced commentators have said it is the worst

since the great depression of 1929-1933.



The fact is that the weight of those countries in world affairs is so great

that the effects cannot be contained within their borders. The

interconnections of the world economy have ensured that all are affected to

one degree or the other. The crisis has exacerbated the problems caused one

year ago by the huge cut in price for sugar that we sold in Europe.



Our region too is going through tough times because of the fall in tourist

arrivals in the Caribbean, and the ever rising price for energy.



Mr. Speaker these effects are also closely connected to the financial and

political situation internationally.



You may be aware that in the early and mid 1990s the price of oil was some

US$7 per barrel. Today it has gone above US$100 per barrel. Much of this is

due to the very unstable situation in the Middle East, which produces most

of the world’s fossil fuel.



The political problems in that area have their geneses within the region and

also the interests of other powers in the world. Fortunately Mr. Speaker,

over the last few decades we have seen other countries emerging as

influential players on the world stage.



Brazil, Russia, India and China have made great contributions to keep the

world economy on the move and they have prevented it from going in total

recession. This is good news since the world’s economy is now resting on

broader and more shoulders.



In these new and changing circumstances our foreign policy becomes very

important. This policy must be conducted to fundamentally protect us from

the negative impact of the global crises and to give us an opportunity to

grow.



We must continue to build and consolidate our relations with our traditional

partners while, at the same time broadening those relations with others,

particularly those emerging economies with whom we have had long-standing,

friendly and fruitful ties. Expanding our relations will open new markets

for our products and services and make us less susceptible to the economic

shocks that originate from outside our own borders.



At the regional level we have to continue to work for greater integration of

our economies. I know I am only repeating what was said so often in the

past, when I declare that integration of the region has far greater benefits

than going separately.







I am convinced that we in Guyana have a central role to play in a much

broader integration which I envisage is possible. We can become a bridge

between the Caribbean and South America.



After all I am sure that our CARICOM partners must have observed the great

possibilities that can be had in the south. It would certainly be in

CARICOM’s interest to broaden its own relations.



Mr. Speaker, even though we are a small country we have made a huge impact

on the international arena. Through our work, Guyana is recognized as one

of the champions in the struggle to protect the world’s environment and to

stop what could be catastrophic climate change.



We have crafted a strategy that limits the production of dangerous

greenhouse gases while at the same time taking advantage of the

opportunities to offer to the world environmental services.



The role we have played is shown in the several international recognitions

given to my predecessor Comrade Bharrat Jagdeo.





The Economy:



Mr. Speaker, it is in this international context that we have to manage our

economy. It calls for prudence and good management.



Without doubt, our economy and country have come a far way from the time

that our country was forced to enter into an IMF agreement in 1989. At that

time our country was a “Heavily Indebted Poor Country.” Almost nothing

worked.



We have grown the economy from a US$317 million economy in 1991 to a

US$2.261 billion economy in 2010. Our per capita income has moved from a

US$304 to US$2,533 in 2010.



All the economic indicators tell of the great progress we have made.

Commercial Bank assets have risen from $25 billion in 1992 to $296 billion

in 2010. In the same period loans to the private sector increased from $7

billion to $112 billion while interest rates tumbled from a height of 35% to

now within a range of between 5% to 11%.



We also succeeded in slashing the external debt of our country from US$2.1

billion to just about $1 billion today. We have grown our external reserve

from US$123 M. to the highest it has ever been, US$780 M.



Importantly too Mr. Speaker, we have slowed inflation sharply to single

digits for more than a decade.



Economically Guyana is now poised for a rapid take off.



For this to be realized though we have to tackle the issues that exist and

can slow us down.





In my view the acquisition of cheap and clean power is very important. This

is the new infrastructure that would see us developing rapidly. Cheaper,

cleaner and more reliable energy sources will encourage a stronger and more

modern economy that will allow for greater manufacturing and agro-processing

and value-added to our minerals. In the process we will create many

well-paying jobs. It will also slash our fuel import bill and thereby

release significant resources to enhance the efficiency of the productive

sectors.



Mr. Speaker,



We have to maintain and improve the traditional sectors, sugar, rice and

bauxite. Agriculture, in my view has a very important role in the future

development of Guyana.



The UN has declared that the world’s population is growing rapidly. Already

the world has more than seven billion mouths to feed. We are told that

before the end of the first half of this century we will have another

billion people on earth.



Clearly with the pressure on lands, food prices will rise. This is already

happening. We are very well placed to take advantage of this because we

have land and abundant fresh water, both of which are indispensable to the

expansion and diversification of agriculture.



Mining too will be extremely important to our rapid economic development.

The two bauxite companies operating here now are expected to increase

production beginning from this year. This will create new jobs for our

workers in the Bauxite belt and in transportation as well. Another Bauxite

mine is expected to be constructed shortly.



We are also witnessing increased investments in gold mining which is

employing growing numbers of workers.



But while we reform and modernize these sectors we will also be diversifying

into new high income and high yielding growth poles.



There is high optimism that we are on the verge of discovering petroleum.

We have been listed by some experts as having the potential of becoming a

major player in this sector in the world.



We have to prepare for this eventually and carefully plan to prevent

possibly serious negative effects on the traditional sectors. We must learn

from the experiences of other countries which have passed through that stage

already.



Mr. Speaker,



If our goods and services are going to be globally competitive we must

reduce transport costs and improve market access for our exports. This is

why a deep water harbor, a road and bridge link to Brazil and Suriname

respectively, are all very important projects. These projects will allow us

to become a major hub for the movement of goods between South America and

the North while reducing transport costs and proving easier and freer access

to larger markets for our producers. In the process increased services and

more employment would be created.







We must support those sectors, industries and firms with potential to

produce globally competitive goods and services. In this regard we must not

rule out any forms of organization of production of goods and services. We

will embrace large and small companies, public and privately owned firms.

All have advantages. Small businesses are known to sustain growth and many

of our large firms possess the managerial expertise, skilled workforce and

access to resources with which to venture deeper into regional and global

markets.



Mr. Speaker,



We must equally embrace new technologies that are driving growth,

inventiveness and innovation, integrating us with that larger economic space

that is spawned by globalization and allowing us to develop new services,

and do things better, faster and cheaper, while creating thousands of much-

needed jobs for our people.



Sustaining the growth of our economy requires that we continue to court

investments both local and foreign and catalyzing entrepreneurship and new

innovative endeavours. Only through such measures can we create a modern,

competitive economy that produces world class goods and services.



Integral to the success of this thrust towards the creation of a new economy

is the availability of a highly educated and skilled workforce, especially

in science and technology. Without this our development will be stymied. As

such we have to ensure that our educational system is geared towards

producing graduates with employable skills in and in sufficient numbers.



Our educational system is the nursery for the development of these skills.

And there is much to be proud of in our educational system. Guyanese have

distinguished themselves academically all over the world. This speaks

volumes to the foundational education they received here. Our teachers are

also widely respected and this too says that we have quality minds guiding

our children within the classrooms just as we have top- class nurses,

military personnel, police officers and other professionals.



But we have strong pull factors, and admittedly there are push factors that

results too in the migration of the very skills that we so critically need.

I believe that we have to be resourceful and find ways to retain our skilled

personnel. We must develop a strong Diaspora policy to minimize the effect

of migrating skills. We have to continue to improve the skills of our

workers to keep up with the changing times and technologies.



My entire political career was shaped within a political party that has

always been grounded within the working class and I would do all that is

possible to enhance the skills and capacity of working people sp that they

will be able to enhance their earning power. I intend to ensure that

workers in Guyana are not left on the sidelines of development.




Mr. Speaker,



I am one of those persons who strongly believe that the most important

factor for development is people. Clearly therefore to reach the goals that

we have set ourselves we must have the human capital capable to advance our

country. It is for this reason that we have been spending heavily on the

social sector, mainly education, health, housing and water. It is these

areas that we make the most impact in building our people’s capacity. We

have taken investments in the social sector from 8% of our budget in 1991 to

some 30% of a much bigger and larger allocation in 2010.



In education spending has grown sharply. We see our expenditure here really

as an investment in our future. And we are already having better results.

More of our students are topping the Caribbean at the CXC examinations.



Moreover by expanding educational facilities in the hinterland, we have

moved much closer to our objective of equal opportunity for all.



Our “One Laptop per Family” is also intended to ensure that all our people

must have access to this very important tool, regardless of their

socio-economic circumstances.



Information Communication Technology is playing a central role in

development. It is creating new opportunities for people globally. Our

people must not be left behind.



I am convinced that developing our capacity in this sector will definitely

put us in an advantageous position to tackle the challenges of the future.

In addition it will certainly help to improve efficiency in Government and

in all sectors of the society.



It will open the possibility to deliver more services, including educational

services to people in every part of Guyana, including in the most remote

areas.



A successful implementation of our programme in this sector will see us as

being one of the more computer literate nations in the world.



Mr. Speaker we can see also the great changes that have occurred in the

provision and delivery of health services in Guyana. We have invested

heavily in this area and have constructed new or completely renovated

hospitals in every region. Health services can now be found in some of the

most remote regions of Guyana. Today we are doing complicated heart

surgeries; we are also performing kidney transplants and providing dialysis

treatment to patients who need them. We have improved services to cancer

patients as well as to burn victims.



Our people deserve better and we are determined to see that they enjoy

steady and continuous benefits of a growing economy. We intend to further

expand our services in the health sector.



Already we are investing in a new and modern hospital in Guyana. This will

give us the ability to deliver certain services at a fraction of what it

will cost elsewhere in the region and further afield. We hope to have this

modern facility within the next five years.



Our achievements in housing and the delivery of water are outstanding. Tens

of thousands of our people are experiencing the thrill of owning their own

homes.



Our landscape has changed by the many new communities that have developed in

almost every region in Guyana. In the next five years we hope to give

another thirty thousand families the possibilities of owning their own

homes.





Mr. Speaker we are investing heavily in providing potable water throughout

our country. It is a big challenge but one that we are prepared to tackle

head on, and to succeed.



Mr. Speaker, a factor that has grown in importance to the whole

developmental trust is security.



As you are all aware one of the new global challenges is that of fighting

crime, particular those connected to the narco-trade. This is so because of

the huge amount of money that is involved in that illegal business. The

narco trade spawns other crimes due to the amount of illegal weapons it is

capable of putting in our streets.



We have been investing quite a lot of our resources in equipping and

building human capacity by training of our security forces. However, since

this is a global problem we have to promote and develop international

cooperation to deal with this issue. In this regard we are ready to work

with our traditional partners, the US, UK and Canadians to deal with this

issue. We are ready to promote closer relations with our security forces

and their counterparts in the Caribbean.



We will also seek to deepen these relations with our neighbours to ensure

that criminals would not have a safe haven anywhere. This is important in

fighting the attacks on our fisher folk which seem to have increased in

recent times.



We are determined that our people must enjoy a higher quality of life which

must include improving national security.



Mr. Speaker,



We will continue to press ahead in working along with our indigenous peoples

to ensure their continued advancement. Considerable progress has been made

in this regard. My administration will continue to engage with our

indigenous people to secure their future and give them a greater say in

national development.





Mr. Speaker,



We will intensify work for the empowerment of our women and youth. They

must be accorded a greater say in national development. Their problems must

become our concerns and must be addressed in a systematic way. We intend

also to work with our women and youth activists to ensure the success of

programs aimed at their empowerment.



Mr. Speaker,



We will exert more efforts for the betterment of the vulnerable within our

society: the differently abled, the abused, the elderly and the poor. We

have to create a more caring country where we are all the keepers of our

brothers and sisters, where those who are faced with difficult circumstances

can find succor and support, and most importantly dignity.



Mr. Speaker,



All of these things we are committed to in an environment characterized by

respect for the rule of law, adherence to internationally acceptable human

and social rights, including respect for the independence of the media, and

respect and confidence in the functioning of public institutions,

including the National Assembly.



Mr. Speaker, our country has travelled a long road since its independence in

1966. It was not an easy path by any means. Sometimes we seemed to be on a

highway and at other times we navigated narrow and twisting path.



Today we are on another open path. I believe that we are at the threshold

of a rapid development that can take us to great heights.



I urge that we must not miss this opportunity and allow our country to

traverse the narrow and difficult roads again.



This 10th parliament can go down in history as being the one that can see us

firmly on the highways to Peace Progress and Prosperity.





Mr. Speaker



I thank you.

quote:

Originally posted by cain:
You is a hear man.

yeah..ah hear yu paddna hitting the JIM 24/7 cause ah expoze he short fat barrel shape rass.

quote:

Originally posted by Jalil:
Full text of President Donald Ramotar’s speech

Jalil:

Thanks for posting the President's speech.

THAT WAS, INDEED, A COMPELLING SPEECH!

The Rev is impressed.

Rev

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:

quote:

Originally posted by Jalil:
Full text of President Donald Ramotar’s speech

Jalil:

Thanks for posting the President's speech.

THAT WAS, INDEED, A COMPELLING SPEECH!

The Rev is impressed.

Rev

It was a Good speech.....
he is telling AFC and APNU he cannot work without the other side.....
He needs help from the AFC & APNU....
His Minority Govt cant do anything without the support from others in Parliament.

quote:

Originally posted by Jalil:

quote:

Originally posted by Rev Al:

quote:

Originally posted by Jalil:
Full text of President Donald Ramotar’s speech

Jalil:

Thanks for posting the President's speech.

THAT WAS, INDEED, A COMPELLING SPEECH!

The Rev is impressed.

Rev

It was a Good speech.....
he is telling AFC and APNU he cannot work without the other side.....
He needs help from the AFC & APNU....
His Minority Govt cant do anything without the support from others in Parliament.

Da man is a reconciler, dem Buxton PNC criminals nah mistake dem can do wah dem want, dem gon get tite lash...again.