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Chairman of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, was appointed as the ‘Secretary’ of the Amaila Falls Hydro Inc., the Special Purpose Vehicle/Company created for the development, construction and operation of the US$858M Hydro Power plant.

Executive Member of the AFC, Cathy Hughes, the wife of Nigel Hughes, as recent as yesterday issued a press statement in which she was identified as the Public Relations Officer for Sithe Global, locally.

Party Leader Khemraj Ramjattan, when contacted said that he was aware that Hughes has an association with the company but said he did not know that he was Company Secretary.

 

 

Excerpts from the Kaieteurnews

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:
Party Leader Khemraj Ramjattan, when contacted said that he was aware that Hughes has an association with the company but said he did not know that he was Company Secretary.

 

Excerpts from the Kaieteurnews

Perhaps, much more that he "does not know".

 

After all, Hughes was the Company Secretary since about April, 23, 2009.

FM

AFC Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan declined to immediately comment on Hughes' move. "Can you kindly stop this. You can have what you want on the (DemWaves) website. It's something I'll have to deal with," said Ramjattan when contacted. He had moments earlier denied that Hughes had resigned. "Absolutely not, as far as I'm aware."

excerpts from Demerarawaves

 

Its appears Ramjattan is completely  oblivious about the day to day running of his cake shop.

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:

AFC Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan declined to immediately comment on Hughes' move. "Can you kindly stop this. You can have what you want on the (DemWaves) website. It's something I'll have to deal with," said Ramjattan when contacted. He had moments earlier denied that Hughes had resigned. "Absolutely not, as far as I'm aware."

excerpts from Demerarawaves

 

Its appears Ramjattan is completely  oblivious about the day to day running of his cake shop.

that cake shop party has given Romatar and the PPP leech crew 20 months of hell and limit their thieving to a minimum.

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:

First it was Dr. Ramaya, that Cathy now Nigel, the downward spiral has gain momemtum.

Wow, the PPP surely climbs with creating exclusive pradovilles for their and their numerous excesses too well known to even matter to list! Poor Ramaya, if guilty of anything is jacking up the price of a few bunches of bagee! Nigil and his wife did nothing dishonorable. Ramotar squatted on OMAI and they never made a profit in 20 years!

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:

 

 

 

The AFC downward spiral is heading to the political grave yard, just like the Justice party, the URP,Good and green party,GAP,ROAR,etc....

Keep the Justice Party out of this. You know nothing about it or of Balram Singh Rai. Keep your conscience clear and clean and don't be a NEEMAKHARAM. Did you forget that the entire PPP (Cheddi and Janet) and Cabinet went into hiding leaving BS Rai and the BG Police Force alone in the streets battling to prevent ruthless PNC terrorist from going to the Red House to kill Cheddi. The PPP would not tell you this because they peddle in lies and fool people like you. 

FM
Originally Posted by Danyael:

Call the election....the AFC put their people first against even a company one of their people was a principal in...that takes guts.

You're supporting Mr/Mrs Hughes corruption/conflict of interest of the AFC. Moses was involved with NICIL, the same company they accused of corruption. Innocent Ralph Ramkarran is exposed for corruption. Ramjattan had some running with the specialty hospital. The AFC made up of thieves as you and I know it to be. Look at Ramjattan face and tell me if he don't look of a thieving cat.

FM
Amaila project will go ahead only if PPP, APNU, AFC agree to it : â€ĶAFHI reiteratesPDFPrintE-mail
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Tuesday, 06 August 2013 20:52

AMAILA Falls Hydro Inc. (AFHI) has said again that it will only go ahead with the project only if both the Government and the Opposition agree to it.

AFHI issued the following release last evening:

Amaila Falls Hydro Inc. (AFHI) would like to reiterate the message that we can only proceed with the project if there is consensus amongst the PPP, APNU and AFC, communicated via Parliament, that they unanimously support of the Project.   

 

This appears to be a deliberate and desperate attempt to shift the debate away from the project merits which is held up under intense scrutiny.  

 

Today, a newspaper article highlighted the fact that two local consultants are advising AFHI. 

These facts are well known and have been in the public domain for years. 

Nigel Hughes was appointed Company Secretary when AFHI was incorporated in 2009. 

Cathy Hughes has provided public relations services for AFHI since 2010, long before AFC joined APNU to form the Opposition.   

The company’s work with these consultants has been in accordance with all local and international laws and no one has ever exercised any influence for the benefit of AFHI within AFC.   

Stories like this are an unfortunate distraction from a true debate about the Amaila Hydro Project. 

Powerful Statement by AFHI :

Who is the Secretary of AFHI....lets hear it now

FM

A source within the Alliance for Change (AFC) said that the imbroglio surrounding Kaieteur News' revelation that Nigel Hughes was appointed company secretary of Amaila Hydro Inc in 2009 is far from over as it was sanctioned by persons within that party's leadership. The source said that though the information was provided by Christopher Ram it was approved by a group of very senior members in the party's leadership. Though not naming names the source said that Hughes advocacy in the courts on behalf of certain persons has been the bone of contention for the group which believes that his actions are are causing the party to loose support among Indo-Guyanese voters. The group feels that Hughes is enhancing his personal reputation at the party's expense. Things got worse when Lusignan massacre accused James Hyles whom he represented pro bono was acquitted.

The AFC is known to be dominated by several factions. In the run up to the party's announcement of its 2011 election presidential candidate the powerful diaspora group led by Dr Rohan Somar was successful in putting in check the ambitions of Raphael Trotman who wanted to sidestep the party's leadership rotation rule to allow himself another run in 2011 as its presidential candidate.  Trotman later declined the prime ministerial candidacy which was then given to Sheila Holder prior to her passing. It was only after his ascension to the parliamentary speakership that he returned to the fold.

FM

 Executive Member of the AFC, Catherine Hughes, the wife of Nigel Hughes, remains Sithe Global’s Public Relations Consultant. As recent as Monday, she issued a press statement in which she was identified as the Public Relations Consultant for Sithe Global, locally.

 

Excerpts from the Kaietuernews

 

There appears to be more than meets the eye as it relates to  Mr.&Mrs Hughes

FM
Originally Posted by Conscience:

A source within the Alliance for Change (AFC) said that the imbroglio surrounding Kaieteur News' revelation that Nigel Hughes was appointed company secretary of Amaila Hydro Inc in 2009 is far from over as it was sanctioned by persons within that party's leadership. The source said that though the information was provided by Christopher Ram it was approved by a group of very senior members in the party's leadership. Though not naming names the source said that Hughes advocacy in the courts on behalf of certain persons has been the bone of contention for the group which believes that his actions are are causing the party to loose support among Indo-Guyanese voters. The group feels that Hughes is enhancing his personal reputation at the party's expense. Things got worse when Lusignan massacre accused James Hyles whom he represented pro bono was acquitted.

The AFC is known to be dominated by several factions. In the run up to the party's announcement of its 2011 election presidential candidate the powerful diaspora group led by Dr Rohan Somar was successful in putting in check the ambitions of Raphael Trotman who wanted to sidestep the party's leadership rotation rule to allow himself another run in 2011 as its presidential candidate.  Trotman later declined the prime ministerial candidacy which was then given to Sheila Holder prior to her passing. It was only after his ascension to the parliamentary speakership that he returned to the fold.

 

prgrsvimghttp://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4630809090918807&w=80&h=80&c=8&pid=3.1&qlt=90Carry all your lies back to the House of Isreal

 

 

 

FM

APNU accuses AFC of “selling out”, voting with “PPP counterparts”

The opposition Alliance for Change (AFC) broke ranks with its fellow opposition party A Partnership for Nation Unity (APNU) by voting along with the ruling People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) to return to the house two bills pertaining to the Amaila Falls Hydro Project which were earlier voted down by the opposition and the party came under attack for its stance.  APNU member of parliament James Bond took to his Facebook page where he insinuated to his audience that the act was a betrayal.  In one post Bond wrote "Motion to restore defeated Bills on the floor of the National Assembly. To restore these Bills the Standing Orders have to be suspended first.....a vote to so suspend these Standing Orders is now being taken......the AFC is of course voting with their PPPC "counterparts" ".

This is the first time the AFC has broken ranks with the APNU by voting along with the government side on any issue in parliament in a very long while. Both parties have voted against every single developmental project despite being supplied with all the necessary documentation and clarifications.

FM

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August 6th, 2013

 

Georgetown, Guyana - General Secretary for the Alliance For Change, Mr. David Patterson today informed Chairman Mr. Nigel Hughes of the Party's receipt of his offer of resignation from Chairmanship of the party. On behalf of the Management Committee of the Party, the GS further advised Mr. Hughes that his resignation was not accepted and that the Party continues to repose full and complete confidence in him both as member and Chairman.

The Party wishes to establish, as a matter of public record and for the benefit of full disclosure to the public the following facts:

1.     Mr. Hughes was not a member of the AFC in April 2009 when he commenced professional engagement with Amaila Falls Hydro Inc/Sithe Global.

2.     Mr. Hughes officially joined the Party in July 2011.

3.     Mr. Hughes was elected Chairman of the Party on August 4th 2012. Therefore the matters of professional engagement with AFHI predated, by some time, Mr. Hughes' membership to the Party and further his election to the office of Chairman.

4.     Mr. Hughes declared his professional association with Sithe Global at the commencement of the Amaila Fall Hydro Power Project coming into national focus and requested of the Party that he be recused from the decision making process at every stage. The Party agreed and Mr. Hughes has been so recused.

5.     The AFC remains steadfastly supportive of hydro power projects (or any other alternative energy source options) with the express condition being that the benefits redound to the Guyanese people and the country. The Party's position in this regard remains unchanged and the Party recommits to representing the best interest of Guyanese in this regard.

6.   The Party's previously stated position with regard to the due diligence from the IDB (awaiting their report) and the level of debt ceiling proposed by the motion (with regard to its sustainability) remains the same. The Party is favourably considering its support for the Hydro Amendments (the Environmental Bill) if re-tabled.

The party wishes to assure its members and supporters both here in Guyana and overseas and all Guyanese that it employed best practice at all times with regard to the formulation of decisions and the position of the party with regard to AFHI and indeed the Party thanks Mr. Hughes for his timely and forthright declaration of interest. This allowed the Party to act responsibly and judiciously to avoid any potential conflicts.

The Party reiterates that it continues to repose every confidence in Mr. Hughes in executing the duties of Chairman of the party, a role in which he has acted with the utmost professionalism.

The Party views as unfortunate, but is not surprised by efforts designed to malign its image, particularly at such a sensitive time.

The party wishes to commend Mr. Hughes for placing the interest of the Party and the people of Guyana above his own interests in taking what is a selfless, magnanimous and a most difficult decision to offer his resignation. Mr. Hughes's willingness to act in the public interest and to the detriment of his own political career speaks to his character and his offer of resignation, in the eyes of the Party and indeed of all Guyanese only enhances his stature and reputation as a leader of high principle and morality.                    -ENDS-

Mitwah

sc-challenges-local-armchair-experts-to-give-sound-economic-reasons-for-their-recalcitrance-on-amaila-hydro&catid=1:latest-news">PSC challenges local ‘armchair experts’ to give sound economic reasons for their recalcitrance on Amaila Hydro

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Tuesday evening said it was tired of  armchair experts who have come out of the woodwork to condemn the Amaila Falls Hydroelectricity project. In one of its strongest pronouncements to date the business grouping said it cannot overemphasise the importance of the Amaila Falls Hydro project to Guyana's future.

It said cheaper energy will have a transformational effect on the manufacturing sector and indeed all of the private sector.  In reference those in and aligned to the opposition that have opposed the project the PSC said it is tired of the armchair experts who have come out of the woodwork to condemn the project on spurious economic grounds.

This project it said, has benefitted from the expertise of the Blackstone Group, the largest financial advisory and alternative investment firm in the world and challenged the 'so-called local experts' to match their expertise. The PSC also challenged this group which includes Kaieteur News and its publisher Glen Lall to give sound economic reasons for their recalcitrance.

FM
Originally Posted by Mitwah:

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August 6th, 2013

 

Georgetown, Guyana - General Secretary for the Alliance For Change, Mr. David Patterson today informed Chairman Mr. Nigel Hughes of the Party's receipt of his offer of resignation from Chairmanship of the party. On behalf of the Management Committee of the Party, the GS further advised Mr. Hughes that his resignation was not accepted and that the Party continues to repose full and complete confidence in him both as member and Chairman.

The Party wishes to establish, as a matter of public record and for the benefit of full disclosure to the public the following facts:

1.     Mr. Hughes was not a member of the AFC in April 2009 when he commenced professional engagement with Amaila Falls Hydro Inc/Sithe Global.

2.     Mr. Hughes officially joined the Party in July 2011.

3.     Mr. Hughes was elected Chairman of the Party on August 4th 2012. Therefore the matters of professional engagement with AFHI predated, by some time, Mr. Hughes' membership to the Party and further his election to the office of Chairman.

4.     Mr. Hughes declared his professional association with Sithe Global at the commencement of the Amaila Fall Hydro Power Project coming into national focus and requested of the Party that he be recused from the decision making process at every stage. The Party agreed and Mr. Hughes has been so recused.

5.     The AFC remains steadfastly supportive of hydro power projects (or any other alternative energy source options) with the express condition being that the benefits redound to the Guyanese people and the country. The Party's position in this regard remains unchanged and the Party recommits to representing the best interest of Guyanese in this regard.

6.   The Party's previously stated position with regard to the due diligence from the IDB (awaiting their report) and the level of debt ceiling proposed by the motion (with regard to its sustainability) remains the same. The Party is favourably considering its support for the Hydro Amendments (the Environmental Bill) if re-tabled.

The party wishes to assure its members and supporters both here in Guyana and overseas and all Guyanese that it employed best practice at all times with regard to the formulation of decisions and the position of the party with regard to AFHI and indeed the Party thanks Mr. Hughes for his timely and forthright declaration of interest. This allowed the Party to act responsibly and judiciously to avoid any potential conflicts.

The Party reiterates that it continues to repose every confidence in Mr. Hughes in executing the duties of Chairman of the party, a role in which he has acted with the utmost professionalism.

The Party views as unfortunate, but is not surprised by efforts designed to malign its image, particularly at such a sensitive time.

The party wishes to commend Mr. Hughes for placing the interest of the Party and the people of Guyana above his own interests in taking what is a selfless, magnanimous and a most difficult decision to offer his resignation. Mr. Hughes's willingness to act in the public interest and to the detriment of his own political career speaks to his character and his offer of resignation, in the eyes of the Party and indeed of all Guyanese only enhances his stature and reputation as a leader of high principle and morality.                    -ENDS-

 

Mitwah

Executive Member of the AFC, Catherine Hughes, the wife of Nigel Hughes, remains Sithe Global’s Public Relations Consultant. As recent as Monday, she issued a press statement in which she was identified as the Public Relations Consultant for Sithe Global, locally.

 

Excerpts from the Kaietuernews

 

There appears to be more than meets the eye as it relates to  Mr.&Mrs Hughes

FM

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