Razzz...I can't believe that these bozos are touting the virtue of being open minded and fair...open mindedness and fairness are alien qualities here, especially propogated by UK.
Again....it is the innocent Indos that are maligned.
Who will pay for the loss of property??? This PPP goivernment is absolutely toothless....and to fire the superintendent for ordering the use of force without completing a full investigation is ridiculous. They are trying to pacify the looters.
[size=10pt]Folllowing is the text of the president’s address:
It is with a heavy heart that I address you on the tragic developments in Linden over the past week which have resulted in the deaths of three persons, injuries to others and destruction of property. I am deeply distressed by these developments.
To the families of those who lost their lives, I extend my heartfelt sympathy. I am all too aware that nothing that I say or do can replace your loss; but I want to let you know how greatly pained and grieved I am about what took place. My government will do whatever it can to help you through this most difficult period.
My thoughts are equally with those who are presently hospitalised, as well as those who have been traumatised by the events which unfolded following the July 18 protest actions. I wish all of you a speedy recovery.
My government publicly committed itself on the night of July 18, 2012, to a full and independent investigation into the events that occurred, including the deaths of the three persons. In discussions with national and regional stakeholders, including the opposition parliamentary political parties, we are working quickly to establish and appoint the Commission of Inquiry to examine the events which unfolded in Linden.
There will also be an international presence on this commission which we anticipate will be comprehensive in its coverage, including examining all the aspects of this tragedy.
I wish to state that my administration is willing to meet with the families of the deceased to discuss matters relating to the post mortems and funeral arrangements.
This administration remains committed to dialogue as the best way towards a just resolution of problems. We have a long tradition when it comes to engagements with all stakeholders. I believe in forthright and honest engagements.
Since the tragic events of July 18, I have met daily with a number of stakeholders ranging from political, business and regional administration representatives to try to bring an end to the problem. I have met with the Chamber of Commerce of Linden, the opposition political parties and the Private Sector Commission. Over the weekend, there have been several meetings of note. On Saturday I invited and briefed the diplomatic corps and the international development agencies. On Sunday I met the Leader of the Opposition and the Private Sector Commission. On Monday, I met again with the Regional Chairman, Mr. Sharma Solomon and his delegation. These engagements with a wide spectrum of stakeholders including the people of Linden will be ongoing.
I wish to reiterate the government’s continuing commitment to discuss options for implementing electricity tariff reform in Linden. I am willing to examine all options.
I will establish a technical team to review all available and practicable options and attendant implications, financial and otherwise to move the process along.
I restate that at no time was there any intention to impose hardships on the people of Linden.
An immediate return to normalcy is therefore in the interest of Lindeners and all Guyana.
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Big Lawsuit coming up :
SCA will defend PPP even though he is not in " good standing " ! ::redcard::
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hahahahahaha......bannah , you need to Grow up !
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Dude you are a lunatic whose version of the truth is diamatric to the facts. Growing up has never been a problem...it is dealing with grown-ups like you that really present a challenge.
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