Brian Tiwarie says was appointed personal adviser to Harmon, not gov’t

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

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April 11, 2016

Businessman Brian Tiwarie today said that he had been appointed as a personal advisor to Minister of State, Joseph Harmon and not to the government.

In a statement, he charged that he was the subject of a political vendetta and defended Harmon with whom he said his relationship predated APNU.

Breaking his silence on a controversy that has raged since the appointment was revealed two Monday’s ago, Tiwarie also said that President David Granger had acted “impulsively” in rescinding the appointment.

The statement by Tiwarie follows:

By: BK International & Mr. Brian Tiwarie A.A., Managing Director

Over the last few weeks, some sections of the Guyanese media and more specifically the Kaieteur News have focused much attention on the appointment of Mr. Brian Tiwarie by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon as an Advisor on Business. It no doubt forms part of a personal vendetta of Kaieteur News Publisher, Glenn Lall against Mr. Tiwarie. The campaign against Minister Harmon has evolved to the extent that it drags BK and its Managing Director through the mud and denigrates them both. BK International must set the record straight.

The campaign that has been waged uninterruptedly in the press led by Kaieteur News and The Guyana Chronicle mainly has sought to portray this so-called appointment as an improper act committed by the Minister and has falsely and repeatedly stated that Mr. Tiwarie was appointed Advisor to the Government. This is simply not true. It is a complete fabrication.

Mr. Tiwarie was never appointed Advisor to the Government nor to the Minister of Business. But the falsehood has been strategically repeated so often that many persons now are confused and may be inclined to believe this confounded lie. Unfortunately, the Stabroek News in its editorial of April 4^, 2016 repeated this lie on many occasions. One may excuse the Guyana Chronicle and the Kaieteur News agenda on this issue but Stabroek News should have checked the facts more carefully before venturing into this minefield.

Because Stabroek News started off on a false premise its entire editorial and conclusions were consequently wrong. As it relates to this issue and others, the Kaieteur News and the Guyana Chronicle have practiced gutter journalism and have taken the posture of the purveyors of fascist propaganda.

The fact of the matter is that Minister Harmon “appointed” Mr. Tiwarie as his personal advisor on business. This he is entitled to do and by virtue of Mr. Tiwarie’s business acumen, such an “appointment” can be seen as nothing else but legitimate decision. Needless to say that Mr. Tiwarie’s efforts in this capacity are ‘pro bono’. Other Ministers (including the Prime Minister) have made several such appointments and relating to those there is an absence of a sustained campaign and public outcry. Maybe in the interest of fairness the President should revoke all of those too and for the very reason given when he acted impulsively in revoking the appointment at a time when Minister Harmon was out of the country. It may well be that in quieter time the President may have an opportunity to reflect upon the propriety of impulsive decision making.

Brian Tiwarie’s relationship with Minister Harmon predates APNU, Guyana Elections and his appointment as Minister. The truth of the matter is that a political struggle is underway between various elements in high places and the Tiwarie so called appointment is being used by many to achieve their objectives. He is rightfully perceived as quiet, powerful and influential even more than the now famous Luncheon and this has provoked the struggle for power, for influence, for turf.

BK International and Tiwarie as ‘good corporate citizens’, are supporters of the present Government and have every right to do so in the interest of the development of our beloved nation. This is the right and duty of every Guyanese.

In this current sustained campaign, a multiplicity of untruths are being created and exorcised on issues settled long before Mr. Tiwarie embarked on his private business trip to China which coincided with Minister Harmon’s official visit to the emerging economic super power. We acknowledge that they travelled together, but not withstanding this reality, each had his own business to transact. We find absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Bk International will continue to support the Government as it has recently done in the matter of Durban Park development. All Guyanese, all businessmen and all companies have a right to contribute to public projects if they so wish. This is not a crime. This is not corruption. It is called patriotism.

While the subject of corruption continues to be on the front burner of discussions nationally, BK International continues to be a firm supporter of any effort to counter and or stamp out corrupt practices which have in the past adversely affected our operations and threatened our very existence. If there is evidence of our involvement otherwise, we charge that it be provided openly and publically and honestly.

We strongly believe that when politicians are at war, they must avoid dragging in innocent parties, unrelated to their apparent power struggles.

Here is the full article.

The PNC is getting a whipping on the issue of corruption like Brer Annancy getting whipped with his own whip.  Work let me see!!! 

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

Is he a lawyer?

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

The PNC is getting a whipping on the issue of corruption like Brer Annancy getting whipped with his own whip.  Work let me see!!! 

Not only whipping,smells fishy.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

Is he a lawyer?

LOL

Bk International will continue to support the Government as it has recently done in the matter of Durban Park development. All Guyanese, all businessmen and all companies have a right to contribute to public projects if they so wish. This is not a crime. This is not corruption. It is called patriotism.

NOBODY GIVES ANYTHING FOR FREE, THERE IS ALWAYS A CATCH. BT was hoping to catch SOME contracts from the government via Harmon.

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

They might want to claim pro bono, others might see it as 'investment with financial returns'. Do not stretch too much Django, you na elastic. But then again,you do what you have to do.

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

Is he a lawyer?

LOL

Should that be spelt 'liar' or do they mean the same thing?

kp posted:

Bk International will continue to support the Government as it has recently done in the matter of Durban Park development. All Guyanese, all businessmen and all companies have a right to contribute to public projects if they so wish. This is not a crime. This is not corruption. It is called patriotism.

 

NOBODY GIVES ANYTHING FOR FREE, THERE IS ALWAYS A CATCH. BT was hoping to catch SOME contracts from the government via Harmon.

We need to keep our hands in our pockets protecting our money when Brian TIwari's talks about patriotism and public spirit. Who is he trying to fool?

Talk about an INCOMPETENT, CLUELESS, STUPID and DUMB GOVT and their GNI Supporters. It is unbelievable STUPIDITY, DUMBNESS and STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!

Zed posted:

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

They might want to claim pro bono, others might see it as 'investment with financial returns'. Do not stretch too much Django, you na elastic. But then again,you do what you have to do.

Zed,i am disappointed and not stretching,i feel for the Guyanese people they are hoodwinked by the politicians.

Nehru posted:

Talk about an INCOMPETENT, CLUELESS, STUPID and DUMB GOVT and their GNI Supporters. It is unbelievable STUPIDITY, DUMBNESS and STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!

Bhai you nah tired typing those words.

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

The PNC is getting a whipping on the issue of corruption like Brer Annancy getting whipped with his own whip.  Work let me see!!! 

Not only whipping,smells fishy.

I'm not happy about corruption because it affects all of us. I'm happy see people are willing to stand up to the PNC and demand that they don't break the law or do things unethically.

ROPI - Return on Political Investment!!!!

Django posted:

Zed posted:

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Since when a personal advisor to high-ranking minister is not in the employ of the government?? If that is true then please explain to us why Granger had the authority to rescind his contract or appointment???

Brian T was business adviser "pro bono"

I post the full article.

They might want to claim pro bono, others might see it as 'investment with financial returns'. Do not stretch too much Django, you na elastic. But then again,you do what you have to do.

Zed,i am disappointed and not stretching,i feel for the Guyanese people they are hoodwinked by the politicians.

The Guyanese people were hoodwinked by the people who put these politicians in power!!  A lot of lies were told and characters demoralized so that the Coalition government can lead us into the land of milk and honey!