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Specialty hospital is first casualty of 2013 budget cutsPDF | Print |
Written by Kwesi Isles   
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 21:24
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Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran during the vote on the allocation.

A GUY$1.25B earmarked for a specialty hospital was the first allocation to be cut from the 2013 budget during consideration of the budget estimates.

The opposition parties reduced the sum to zero after a brief period of drama over an APNU motion to cut the allocation was disallowed on the grounds that β€œone clear day” had not passed before it could be entertained as proscribed in the Standing Orders.

The House ended up voting on the amendment tabled by the AFC on Friday. The opposition MPs had argued that the information provided by Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran and the reality on the ground differed. There was also a contention that documents previously presented to the House were at odds with the minister’s statements.

Finance minister Dr. Ashni Singh rose and sought to clarify the issue noting that there were two different contracts for the hospital, one for site preparation which was being funded locally and went to Bovell Construction and one for the actual construction which went to Surendra Engineering and was being funded by the EXIM Bank of India.

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The EXIM bank is a clearing bank for suspect money.

It works like this: the PPP say they borrowed the money from the bank. It is accepted as facts whilst no actual cash has been sent to Guyana. But so claled payments to repay the "loan" are then sent to India. Those "loans" are however not repayment for money borrowed, but deposits of money stolen from the allocated project budget.

Mr.T

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. 

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.

FM
Originally Posted by Angel:

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. 

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.

Bhai, The Opposition is NOT there for the Guyanese People, thet are there for their OWN SELF INTEREST. The Guyanese People NOT have access to quality Health Care IS NOT a concern for them, they know their Families can AFFORD to go Overseas. Nigel DID, remember?

Nehru
Originally Posted by Angel:

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. AFC ask them Questions....they keep lieing and changing numbers and cost....the Govt could not come clean on this one.

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

Dem Lil Boys & @untimen had no respect for Moses or the AFC....the lie and telling people AFC in bed with PNC and nuff more Garbage....Now them go Crying to Moses.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.No PPP & PNC is known for dirty political games.....when Ramotar can behave like a President and not like a Cussdown Drunkard like Jagdeo ......

They have to get rid of those Thiefmen who Jagdeo put in big positions,

They have to stop lieing about all the Thiefing and Corruption going on

The Have to stop Justifying Thiefing & Corruption because PNC did the same for 28 years

then come clean with the AFC and they will get support

 

FM
Originally Posted by Jalil:
Originally Posted by Angel:

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. AFC ask them Questions....they keep lieing and changing numbers and cost....the Govt could not come clean on this one.

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

Dem Lil Boys & @untimen had no respect for Moses or the AFC....the lie and telling people AFC in bed with PNC and nuff more Garbage....Now them go Crying to Moses.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.No PPP & PNC is known for dirty political games.....when Ramotar can behave like a President and not like a Cussdown Drunkard like Jagdeo ......

They have to get rid of those Thiefmen who Jagdeo put in big positions,

They have to stop lieing about all the Thiefing and Corruption going on

The Have to stop Justifying Thiefing & Corruption because PNC did the same for 28 years

then come clean with the AFC and they will get support

 

There are too many things going wrong in Guyana and no one is dealing effectively with it. The opposition can pick its battles smartly and be more effective. The AFC can truly change the political scene in Guyana if they moved with more  maturity and responsibly ... but some of their senior people are thin skinned and take dirt thrown their way to heart and back off from the real issues.  They thereby abandon/betray the people who expect more from them.

 

It is not about waiting for the Govt to come clean, it is about strategising, picking the right battles and pursuing them until the way of doing things change.

 

Personally, I would like to see fresh elections soon. I think that is the only way to resolve the current state of morose that seems to plague the country. But then some are wondering if such early elections will resolve the issues as there are fears of possibilty of rigging etc.  God help Guyana.

FM
Originally Posted by Angel:
Originally Posted by Jalil:
Originally Posted by Angel:

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. AFC ask them Questions....they keep lieing and changing numbers and cost....the Govt could not come clean on this one.

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

Dem Lil Boys & @untimen had no respect for Moses or the AFC....the lie and telling people AFC in bed with PNC and nuff more Garbage....Now them go Crying to Moses.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.No PPP & PNC is known for dirty political games.....when Ramotar can behave like a President and not like a Cussdown Drunkard like Jagdeo ......

They have to get rid of those Thiefmen who Jagdeo put in big positions,

They have to stop lieing about all the Thiefing and Corruption going on

The Have to stop Justifying Thiefing & Corruption because PNC did the same for 28 years

then come clean with the AFC and they will get support

 

There are too many things going wrong in Guyana and no one is dealing effectively with it. The opposition can pick its battles smartly and be more effective. The AFC can truly change the political scene in Guyana if they moved with more  maturity and responsibly ... but some of their senior people are thin skinned and take dirt thrown their way to heart and back off from the real issues.  They thereby abandon/betray the people who expect more from them.

 

It is not about waiting for the Govt to come clean, it is about strategising, picking the right battles and pursuing them until the way of doing things change.

 

Personally, I would like to see fresh elections soon. I think that is the only way to resolve the current state of morose that seems to plague the country. But then some are wondering if such early elections will resolve the issues as there are fears of possibilty of rigging etc.  God help Guyana.


Thank you Sir. You are hitting nails on their heads.  Rigging of Elections are NO longer an issue BUT Neee NEE Mack Harams will say about anything to feel relevant!!!

Nehru
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Angel:
Originally Posted by Jalil:
Originally Posted by Angel:

I cannot understand how anyone can rejoice the thwarting of the Specialty Hospital. All Guyanese would have benefited from much needed specialised health care. I guess those who do not live in Guyana or no longer have close familial ties to Guyana can celebrate the budget cuts in this area, as they have nothing to lose. AFC ask them Questions....they keep lieing and changing numbers and cost....the Govt could not come clean on this one.

 

I acknowledge that there were some relevant questions posed by Nagamootoo on the land preparation expenditure that were not adequately answered, but the opposition could have ensured they have a greater role in scrutinising the project and insist on overseeing the project while retaining it. After all, they are having pre-budget meetings with the President every morning. I think they could have forced the govt to agree to such an approach, as the govt does not want to abandon this project.

Dem Lil Boys & @untimen had no respect for Moses or the AFC....the lie and telling people AFC in bed with PNC and nuff more Garbage....Now them go Crying to Moses.

 

But then Guyana is known for dirty political games and this particular development is about posturing and flexing political muscles, and clearly not about the welfare of Guyanese.No PPP & PNC is known for dirty political games.....when Ramotar can behave like a President and not like a Cussdown Drunkard like Jagdeo ......

They have to get rid of those Thiefmen who Jagdeo put in big positions,

They have to stop lieing about all the Thiefing and Corruption going on

The Have to stop Justifying Thiefing & Corruption because PNC did the same for 28 years

then come clean with the AFC and they will get support

 

There are too many things going wrong in Guyana and no one is dealing effectively with it. The opposition can pick its battles smartly and be more effective. The AFC can truly change the political scene in Guyana if they moved with more  maturity and responsibly ... but some of their senior people are thin skinned and take dirt thrown their way to heart and back off from the real issues.  They thereby abandon/betray the people who expect more from them.

 

It is not about waiting for the Govt to come clean, it is about strategising, picking the right battles and pursuing them until the way of doing things change.

 

Personally, I would like to see fresh elections soon. I think that is the only way to resolve the current state of morose that seems to plague the country. But then some are wondering if such early elections will resolve the issues as there are fears of possibilty of rigging etc.  God help Guyana.


Thank you Sir. You are hitting nails on their heads.  Rigging of Elections are NO longer an issue BUT Neee NEE Mack Harams will say about anything to feel relevant!!!

What the heck are you really saying here? What's with the overuse of these words, " Neee NEE Mack Harams" do they mean something to you?

I wait in anticipation for your witty and intelligent response

cain

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