“It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry” – Jordan

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“It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry” – Jordan

September 19, 2016 By Editor, http://www.guyana-times.com/?p=18963

Budget 2017

Finance Minister Winston Jordan has assured that the Ministry is on stream in presenting its Annual Budget for 2017 come December 5, but shied away from any specific details regarding any increases in taxes or fees to be paid by stakeholders. “It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry,” he quipped.

Minister Jordan was at the time engaging members of the local media corps on Friday last at the Finance Ministry’s boardroom. Asked specifically by Guyana Times about any increased payments to be made by taxpayers or those seeking to access Government services, Minister Jordan said: “I cannot speak to anything beyond what has already been done earlier in the year, as it relates to the raising of fees, and so on and so forth this year.”

He suggested that stakeholders wait for the details, saying “The upcoming budget, we’ll wait on it, in a couple more months. It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry.”

Meanwhile, responding to reported criticism on the lack of adequate consultations by Government in preparation of the Budget by sections of the Private Sector, namely the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Minister Jordan denied being in receipt of any formal complaint of displeasure from that body.

The Minister reminded that he had met with representatives of the Private Sector Commission earlier this year “where I reiterated to them that at the last consultation I had said to them, we can meet every quarter”.

He told media operatives that representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) had admitted to him their tardiness in meeting with Government on the annual budget preparations.

The Minister did seek to assure stakeholders; however, “We are on track for the Budget for December 5.”

He said the relevant personnel were currently assessing the various submissions by Budget Agencies, “to get an understanding of how they were put together and whether they are consistent with what they are looking for”.

Since the coalition Government’s ascension to office, two National Budgets were presented early by the Finance Minister.

By law, the National Budget should be debated and approved by the National Assembly and approved for assent by the President no later than April 30 of each year.

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Former Member

Finance Minister Winston Jordan

9/19/162:36 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

HEHEHE Trust Abee, it gun be lovely. Exactly what the Namakaram Crabdaag Uncle Tom told Berbicians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9/19/162:37 PM

Former Member

“It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry” – Jordan
September 19, 2016 By Editor, http://www.guyana-times.com/?p=18963
Budget 2017
Finance Minister Winston Jordan has assured that the Ministry is on stream in presenting its Annual Budget for 2017 come December 5, but shied away from any specific details regarding any increases in taxes or fees to be paid by stakeholders. “It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry,” he quipped.

Indeed, but lovely for whom ... ??

9/19/162:39 PM

Former Member

this guy sounds Trumpian

9/19/163:14 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

RiffRaff posted:
this guy sounds Trumpian

Dont you ever compare him to Mr Trump. At least Mr Trump has a brain, it may not be fully developed but he has one.

Oh Shit Prince gun cuss me out now.

9/19/163:21 PM

Former Member

Demerara_Guy posted:
“It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry” – Jordan
September 19, 2016 By Editor, http://www.guyana-times.com/?p=18963

Finance Minister Winston Jordan

Perhaps, Jordon is singing ... "Don't Worry, Be Happy".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3HQMbQAWRc

9/19/164:00 PM

Former Member

Demerara_Guy posted:

Finance Minister Winston Jordan

So after starving the workers, THE RIVER JORDAN will make a BOLLYWOOD movie that is going to sweet and lovely.

Bring out the dhantal there.

9/20/165:55 AM

Former Member

http://www.nytimes.com/aponlin...id=fb-share&_r=0

Venezuela in crisis. Suriname in crisis, as is Brazil. Guyana not in crisis....Hmmmm.

Suriname's economy is dominated by the export of bauxite/aluminum and gold.

9/22/162:43 AM

Former Member

caribny posted:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponlin...id=fb-share&_r=0

Venezuela in crisis. Suriname in crisis, as is Brazil. Guyana not in crisis....Hmmmm.
Suriname's economy is dominated by the export of bauxite/aluminum and gold.

Go tell that to the rice producers ans sugar workers who will be on the brink of starvation if the PNC continues to squeeze the coolies.

9/22/169:49 AM

Former Member

skeldon_man posted:
caribny posted:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponlin...id=fb-share&_r=0

Venezuela in crisis. Suriname in crisis, as is Brazil. Guyana not in crisis....Hmmmm.
Suriname's economy is dominated by the export of bauxite/aluminum and gold.
Go tell that to the rice producers ans sugar workers who will be on the brink of starvation if the PNC continues to squeeze the coolies.

They should chat with their Suriname colleagues who are stuck selling rice to MadBURRO and being paid peanuts for this.

9/22/1610:54 AM

Former Member

caribny posted:
skeldon_man posted:
caribny posted:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponlin...id=fb-share&_r=0

Venezuela in crisis. Suriname in crisis, as is Brazil. Guyana not in crisis....Hmmmm.
Suriname's economy is dominated by the export of bauxite/aluminum and gold.
Go tell that to the rice producers ans sugar workers who will be on the brink of starvation if the PNC continues to squeeze the coolies.
They should chat with their Suriname colleagues who are stuck selling rice to MadBURRO and being paid peanuts for this.

It was you PNC card carrying members who were comparing Suriname with Guyana and boasting about Suriname. You the captain, bailing out on a sinking ship.

9/22/1611:03 AM

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He suggested that stakeholders wait for the details, saying “The upcoming budget, we’ll wait on it, in a couple more months. It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry.”

The Minister reminded that he had met with representatives of the Private Sector Commission earlier this year “where I reiterated to them that at the last consultation I had said to them, we can meet every quarter”.

He told media operatives that representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) had admitted to him their tardiness in meeting with Government on the annual budget preparations.

The Minister did seek to assure stakeholders; however, “We are on track for the Budget for December 5.”

He said the relevant personnel were currently assessing the various submissions by Budget Agencies, “to get an understanding of how they were put together and whether they are consistent with what they are looking for”.

Since the coalition Government’s ascension to office, two National Budgets were presented early by the Finance Minister.

By law, the National Budget should be debated and approved by the National Assembly and approved for assent by the President no later than April 30 of each year.

Budget 2017

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