PNC/APNU & AFC organized protest at Agricola in 2012
Even as members of the business community continue to express fears following threats made by the political opposition the PNC/APNU and AFC will today stage a “massive” protest commencing at noon. The protest is a response to President Donald Ramotar’s decision to prorogue Parliament, announced on Monday. To prorogue Parliament means in essence that the current session is suspended up to a maximum of six months – a move that is provided for in Section 70 (1) of Guyana’s Constitution. The Head of State also made it clear that his intention was to give dialogue a chance to address the impasses that have invaded the political arena since the 2011 elections, rather than have Parliament dissolved, as promised by the combined opposition via the AFC-sponsored no-confidence motion.