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In suggesting that we advertize for a Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary in the Eastern Caribbean, where other jurisdictions share Guyana’s laws isn't Opposition Leader effectively saying that we lack the requisite personnel here in Guyana to fill those posts? Is the AG therefore wrong when he posited that Granger is opposed to the appointment of Ian Chang and Carl Singh as Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary respectively? Isn't Granger's proposition yet another example of the combined opposition being carried away with their one-seat parliamentary majority? Not even in the USA are such positions advertized but rather the Chief Justice is nominated by the President and confirmed to sit on the Court by the US Senate. Advertize for the Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary- whats next? Shouldn't we also advertize for the post of Opposition Leader so that the people of Guyana can be assured that the best person would be appointed?

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Originally Posted by Conscience:

In suggesting that we advertize for a Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary in the Eastern Caribbean, where other jurisdictions share Guyana’s laws isn't Opposition Leader effectively saying that we lack the requisite personnel here in Guyana to fill those posts?




Just as the pricks in Govt mentioned about the working people lacking the necessary qualifications in building, well, same here.

Maybe the advertisements for Chief Justice and Chancellor should be sent over to China.

cain
Originally Posted by Conscience:

In suggesting that we advertize for a Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary in the Eastern Caribbean, where other jurisdictions share Guyana’s laws isn't Opposition Leader effectively saying that we lack the requisite personnel here in Guyana to fill those posts? Is the AG therefore wrong when he posited that Granger is opposed to the appointment of Ian Chang and Carl Singh as Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary respectively? Isn't Granger's proposition yet another example of the combined opposition being carried away with their one-seat parliamentary majority? Not even in the USA are such positions advertized but rather the Chief Justice is nominated by the President and confirmed to sit on the Court by the US Senate. Advertize for the Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary- whats next? Shouldn't we also advertize for the post of Opposition Leader so that the people of Guyana can be assured that the best person would be appointed?

 What position would be more reasonably authoritative in a democracy...a one seat deficit party with dictatorial powers or a one seat majority Parliament trying to restrain those powers? You folks are strange people. I wonder what would happen when you are a 2 or three seat minority government demanding the same autocratic powers as will happen in the next election. Be careful that you do not demean that one seat because if you win it will also be by one seat. The PPP has no support but to be a sickly administration hence forth.

FM

President rejects Granger’s proposal to advertise Chief Justice, Chancellor Posts

President Donald Ramotar has rejected the proposal put forward by Leader of the Opposition, David Granger to advertise the positions of Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice.

This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon, at his post cabinet media briefing today, Wednesday June 5.

Dr. Luncheon told reporters that while the President is adamant to confirming the appointments of Chancellor [ag] Carl Singh, and Chief Justice [ag] Ian Chang, the Opposition Leader is against it and instead, suggested that the positions be advertised locally and regionally.

However, according to Dr. Luncheon, President Ramotar informed Granger that he is not in agreement with this.

β€œThe President on subsequent engagement, made known his grave concerns about going in that path….and practically informed the Leader of the Opposition of his intention not to go down that road. The Leader of the Opposition was insistent in not agreeing to confirm the appointments…” Dr. Luncheon said.

The Cabinet Secretary explained that the constitution does not provide for the Leader of the Opposition to have any input on how the President goes about selecting nominees for the position.

β€œThe President appoints. It’s not the President and the Leader of the Opposition appoint. There is no defined process that involves the Leader of the Opposition other than agreeing with or not agreeing with the President’s nominee.”

Dr. Luncheon stated that the common practice over the years has been, β€œthe President nominates and the Leader of the Opposition says yes or no, then the President returns with a new set of submissions, the Leader of the Opposition says yes or no.”

Chang has been the acting Chief Justice since 2007, while Singh has been the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary since 2005.

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:

President rejects Granger’s proposal to advertise Chief Justice, Chancellor Posts

President Donald Ramotar has rejected the proposal put forward by Leader of the Opposition, David Granger to advertise the positions of Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice....

Chang has been the acting Chief Justice since 2007, while Singh has been the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary since 2005.

He is once again in a full fisted emasculating  octave range increasing strangle hold by the balls by the balls...that one seat majority again.....

FM
Granger unprepared to agree to confirmation on judicial appointments --Luncheon …Attorney General vindicatedPDFPrintE-mail
 
 

HEAD of State, Donald Ramotar has always been vehemently against publicly advertising for the positions of Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, a position that had been ventilated with the Leader of the Opposition on a number of occasions.

 

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This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon, who yesterday responded to public calls made by the leader of the political Opposition, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, that the administration advertise for the positions.
β€œThis invitation to the public for expressions of interest is a novelty that the President in unmistakable terms conveyed to the Opposition Leader,” according to Dr Luncheon.
Dr Luncheon further reminded that it is not a case where the President and the Leader of the Opposition appoints. The President appoints.
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According to Dr Luncheon, β€œthere is no defined process that involves the Leader of the Opposition, other than agreeing with or not agreeing with the President’s nominee.”
President Ramotar has signalled an intention to have Carl Singh and Ian Chang confirmed in the positions they have been acting in for several years, namely Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice.
The Opposition Leader, however, wants to have the posts publicly advertised for, both at home and in the Caribbean.
β€œI don’t believe that the positions of the President and the Leader of the Opposition would be easily reconciled,” said Dr Luncheon, as he informed media operatives that β€œI am aware that on at least two occasions, the matter attracted the interest of the President in having these two judges confirmed.”
He explained that not bringing it to the public’s attention is the reflection of an old practice where β€œwhenever we say something, it is in the form of a joint statement around which both parties would offer their no objections.”
According to Dr Luncheon, the President has β€œindicated his extreme unhappiness with the current situation, the individuals acting for so long.”
Dr Luncheon informed that President Ramotar sought the input of the Opposition leader in confirming the appointments. The Leader of the Opposition was unprepared to so do.

 

β€˜What is wrong with continuing with a time-tested model that has governed such appointments in Guyana, and in most, if not all of the Commonwealth countries,’ Dr Luncheon

Dr Luncheon said that the President, during subsequent engagements, made known his grave concerns about going down the path of advertising.
The President practically informed Granger of his intention not to go down that road…the Opposition leader was insistent.
Dr Luncheon questioned, β€œWhat is wrong with continuing with a time-tested model that has governed such appointments in Guyana, and in most, if not all of the Commonwealth countries?”

FM
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

David Granger, in consultation with the President, can agree or disagree with the nominations.

 

President Donald Ramotar is the one who makes the final decision.

if that "final decision" does not find favor with the opposition then is back to the drawing board.

That could be your thoughts which is contrary to the process.

FM
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

David Granger, in consultation with the President, can agree or disagree with the nominations.

 

President Donald Ramotar is the one who makes the final decision.

if that "final decision" does not find favor with the opposition then is back to the drawing board.

Reason for the opposition not pushing for election,they are already in a powerful position at the helm helping in their own way on setting a straight course for Guyana.

cain
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

David Granger, in consultation with the President, can agree or disagree with the nominations.

 

President Donald Ramotar is the one who makes the final decision.

if that "final decision" does not find favor with the opposition then is back to the drawing board.

That could be your thoughts which is contrary to the process.

Either you are beyond the point of apprehending common sense reasoning or not. That does not weigh on me. If the opposition has to agree for final passage who has the final say? Surely that is not too complex to wrap your mind around.

FM
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

David Granger, in consultation with the President, can agree or disagree with the nominations.

 

President Donald Ramotar is the one who makes the final decision.

if that "final decision" does not find favor with the opposition then is back to the drawing board.

That could be your thoughts which is contrary to the process.

Either you are beyond the point of apprehending common sense reasoning or not. That does not weigh on me. If the opposition has to agree for final passage who has the final say? Surely that is not too complex to wrap your mind around.

You mind may get warped on hearing the final decision.

FM
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
Originally Posted by Danyael:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

David Granger, in consultation with the President, can agree or disagree with the nominations.

 

President Donald Ramotar is the one who makes the final decision.

if that "final decision" does not find favor with the opposition then is back to the drawing board.

That could be your thoughts which is contrary to the process.

Either you are beyond the point of apprehending common sense reasoning or not. That does not weigh on me. If the opposition has to agree for final passage who has the final say? Surely that is not too complex to wrap your mind around.

You mind may get warped on hearing the final decision.

senility is a strange disease...go wander in the weeds by yourself. I have no desire to go there with you.

FM

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