There was tension in the National Assembly on Monday as the perusal of the budget estimates got underway. When the estimates for the Office of the Prime Minister were examined, it became apparent that $65 million could not be accounted for.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo
Opposition Parliamentarian Irfaan Ali, zeroing in on the revised estimates for 2018 for the Prime Minister’s Office, noted that it was indicated that the $65 million had been spent. When interrogated, however, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo denied this. “It would have meant that the money had to be released to the agency. And the honourable Prime Minister has to direct us (to where it was spent),” Ali stressed to the House. He was supported by his colleagues, including Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira. Ali noted that the sums which were saved from the stalled Constitutional Reform Process were actually wired to another programme. According to Nagamootoo, however, the sums are intact. “They would have done their adjustments and balancing of the figures. You would have a true reflection of the revised figure. The $65 million is within this figure of $107 million; it has not been expended,” Nagamootoo said. “This is up to December. The $65 million is reflected in the $107 million, and it cannot be considered as spent. If it is not spent at the end of the year — and we have no reason to spend it — it will be returned.”
Commissioner of Information The announcement that, as of March 8, 2018, former Attorney General Charles Ramson is no longer Commissioner of Information also caused some consternation in the House. This was revealed when Nagamootoo was questioned about monies not being allocated for that constitutional office. Earlier, Minister of State Joseph Harmon had been asked about the absence of allocations, and had referred the matter to the Prime Minister. It was thus the first question confronting Nagamootoo from the Opposition. In his response, Nagamootoo said that while Ramson is no longer there, his office is examining ways of resuscitating the post. He noted that the process to replace Ramson as Commissioner has been held up by the litigation that was filed. This caused concern for the Opposition, as they noted the importance of the office. It was only last year that Ramson Sr, had filed legal action against Nagamootoo and Attorney General Basil Williams. Among Ramson’s contentions was that his salary for the previous month had been withheld.
Expenses Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also provided a breakdown for the money that was allocated to his office. Under line item 6284, ‘other’, a total of $80 million was budgeted. According to Nagamootoo, that money was used to purchase cell phones, internet-related activities, and for work study students. “Under that head, some of the items will be school tours organised to cover 50 schools at the cost of $3 million. Repairs to furniture and sofas, Website hosting and maintenance: $2 million. E Networks for $250,000; purchase of power strips: $40,000. Purchase of cell phones: $400,000. Stipend for work study students: $250,000; Prime Minister’s outreach programme: $5 million. “(for) Constitutional reform, an allocation of $38 million has been set aside. That will depend on whether the commission will be formed under the law that is now being reviewed by the Standing Committee,” Nagamootoo explained.
$$65 million here, $$65 million there, $$65 million yonder and millions and millions all over the place; and only a select small group knows where they might go.
There was tension in the National Assembly on Monday as the perusal of the budget estimates got underway. When the estimates for the Office of the Prime Minister were examined, it became apparent that $65 million could not be accounted for.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo
Opposition Parliamentarian Irfaan Ali, zeroing in on the revised estimates for 2018 for the Prime Minister’s Office, noted that it was indicated that the $65 million had been spent. When interrogated, however, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo denied this. “It would have meant that the money had to be released to the agency. And the honourable Prime Minister has to direct us (to where it was spent),” Ali stressed to the House. He was supported by his colleagues, including Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira. Ali noted that the sums which were saved from the stalled Constitutional Reform Process were actually wired to another programme. According to Nagamootoo, however, the sums are intact. “They would have done their adjustments and balancing of the figures. You would have a true reflection of the revised figure. The $65 million is within this figure of $107 million; it has not been expended,” Nagamootoo said. “This is up to December. The $65 million is reflected in the $107 million, and it cannot be considered as spent. If it is not spent at the end of the year — and we have no reason to spend it — it will be returned.”
Commissioner of Information The announcement that, as of March 8, 2018, former Attorney General Charles Ramson is no longer Commissioner of Information also caused some consternation in the House. This was revealed when Nagamootoo was questioned about monies not being allocated for that constitutional office. Earlier, Minister of State Joseph Harmon had been asked about the absence of allocations, and had referred the matter to the Prime Minister. It was thus the first question confronting Nagamootoo from the Opposition. In his response, Nagamootoo said that while Ramson is no longer there, his office is examining ways of resuscitating the post. He noted that the process to replace Ramson as Commissioner has been held up by the litigation that was filed. This caused concern for the Opposition, as they noted the importance of the office. It was only last year that Ramson Sr, had filed legal action against Nagamootoo and Attorney General Basil Williams. Among Ramson’s contentions was that his salary for the previous month had been withheld.
Expenses Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also provided a breakdown for the money that was allocated to his office. Under line item 6284, ‘other’, a total of $80 million was budgeted. According to Nagamootoo, that money was used to purchase cell phones, internet-related activities, and for work study students. “Under that head, some of the items will be school tours organised to cover 50 schools at the cost of $3 million. Repairs to furniture and sofas, Website hosting and maintenance: $2 million. E Networks for $250,000; purchase of power strips: $40,000. Purchase of cell phones: $400,000. Stipend for work study students: $250,000; Prime Minister’s outreach programme: $5 million. “(for) Constitutional reform, an allocation of $38 million has been set aside. That will depend on whether the commission will be formed under the law that is now being reviewed by the Standing Committee,” Nagamootoo explained.
No wonder dem boys arrested Irfaan, motive unveiled.🇬🇾
Recently Jagdeo was bytching about the money being spent to feed parliament. Likely most of it is attributable to the increase in girth from that fat pig Irfart dining in parliament. He should be arrested just for that.
A disgusting fat slob wid belly hanging to his knees is parliamentarian and former minista. Good god!
I notice all them PNC posters conveniently QUIET at the same time. Just maybe ,them pay get cut or just got fired.
What is there to talk about? Cow shit eating holy men posting shit about pot carriers and then pushing the report button for every response from people he don't like.
Seriously, there is ZERO challenge here. No grounds for debating anything when most don't even understand what dey reading. Just sloganeering, chanting shit, same old, same old retarded responses over and over again. Boring.
Where are the slopsters? They disappear from this thread. They people were so vociferous during PPP time, now it looks like them tongue tied.
One has to appear in a place before disappearing..aint that so?
Is it possible those squealing including yourself don't even have a clue regarding this article? All you guys may have read is the heading and BAM! Like Trump, yall rass know everything.
The first reply comes from one guilty of such...then like flies on shit others appear snortin an fartin up a storm.
No wonder dem boys arrested Irfaan, motive unveiled.🇬🇾
Recently Jagdeo was bytching about the money being spent to feed parliament. Likely most of it is attributable to the increase in girth from that man fat pig Irfart dining in parliament. He should be arrested just for that.
A disgusting fat slob wid belly hanging to his knees is parliamentarian and former minista. Good god!
They should stop serving dessert to Amna. And pay the Wales sugar workers their severance.
No wonder dem boys arrested Irfaan, motive unveiled.🇬🇾
Recently Jagdeo was bytching about the money being spent to feed parliament. Likely most of it is attributable to the increase in girth from that man fat pig Irfart dining in parliament. He should be arrested just for that.
A disgusting fat slob wid belly hanging to his knees is parliamentarian and former minista. Good god!
They should stop serving dessert to Amna. And pay the Wales sugar workers their severance.
The accusation is not stealing, but lack of proper accounting, two different things. It’s great the opposition have them on their toes. He said the 65 mil is within the 107 mil. He should itemize the 107 mil and prove the number. This slush fund approach is sub-par and creates confusion!
Check his Bank Account in Minnesota. BLOODY THIEF!!!
Nehru bai, de neemakharam never came to Minnesota. He went one state south to the hog farm in Iowa. We live clean up hey bai. His temporary job was to bathe the hogs every evening.
Bhai, Skelly, Iowa, Minnesota what is the difference, the stinking Neemakaram Crabdaag dulling his Pocket with hard working Canecutters Taxes. This PARASITE is beyond shameless!!!
No wonder dem boys arrested Irfaan, motive unveiled.🇬🇾
Recently Jagdeo was bytching about the money being spent to feed parliament. Likely most of it is attributable to the increase in girth from that man fat pig Irfart dining in parliament. He should be arrested just for that.
A disgusting fat slob wid belly hanging to his knees is parliamentarian and former minista. Good god!
They should stop serving dessert to Amna. And pay the Wales sugar workers their severance.
Instead of daily embarrassing yourself , try to keep abreast.
With such close connections to Rat Man and he party how could bibi not have known that the Wales sugar workers received their final severance???? Dese people come hay and tell BARE FACED LIES!!!! No conscience whatsoever!
No wonder dem boys arrested Irfaan, motive unveiled.🇬🇾
Recently Jagdeo was bytching about the money being spent to feed parliament. Likely most of it is attributable to the increase in girth from that man fat pig Irfart dining in parliament. He should be arrested just for that.
A disgusting fat slob wid belly hanging to his knees is parliamentarian and former minista. Good god!
They should stop serving dessert to Amna. And pay the Wales sugar workers their severance.
Instead of daily embarrassing yourself , try to keep abreast.
With such close connections to Rat Man and he party how could bibi not have known that the Wales sugar workers received their final severance???? Dese people come hay and tell BARE FACED LIES!!!! No conscience whatsoever!
Up to 4 days ago the Wales sugar workers were not paid.
Instead of daily embarrassing yourself , try to keep abreast.
With such close connections to Rat Man and he party how could bibi not have known that the Wales sugar workers received their final severance???? Dese people come hay and tell BARE FACED LIES!!!! No conscience whatsoever!
Up to 4 days ago the Wales sugar workers were not paid.
Your statement was made on the 12th. Payments started in the 7th! 7 comes before 12!!
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