– threatens to withdraw support for amendments to financial crimes BillKhemraj RamjattanA political battlefield is being set up for the days ahead with the seven-seat Parliamentary party,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, Alliance for Change (AFC),Cheap MLB Jerseys China, threatening to withdraw support for the amendments to the law on financial crimes unless its demands are met.The AFC has two demands. It wants President Donald Ramotar to re-consider withholding his assent to two Bills piloted by the opposition-controlled house. The party also wants the government to set a deadline for the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) which will help halt corruption in the award of contracts funded by the public purse.The legislation under consideration is the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering of Financing Terrorism Act (AMLCFTA).Non-passage of the legislation could shame the government for failing to act and could put the country on an international blacklist for not doing enough to combat money laundering and stopping financing for terrorism.? A Special Parliamentary Committee was set up to examine and tidy up the amendments proposed by the government. The AFC is participating in the work of the Commission, but when the amendments come up for a vote on May 22, the AFC could withhold its support.The AFC holds the balance of power in the National Assembly. Any intentions of the majority parties in the House – APNU and the ruling PPP – can be paralysed without the AFC’s backing.The President has refused to give his assent to the Fiscal Management and Accountability (Amendment) Bill and the Former Presidents (Facilities and Other Benefits) Bill, saying that the Bills are in conflict with the constitution.? Khemraj Ramjattan, leader of the AFC, said that the position of the President is outrageous and that the argument about the constitutionality of the Bills is “wholly unmeritorious” and “totally ridiculous.”“This government (disrespects) the National Assembly and the people’s elected representatives,” Ramjattan declared yesterday.He said that the AFC is ready to get into “hard dealing” with the government because its demands are not unreasonable.In the case of the Former Presidents (Facilities and Other Benefits), Ramjattan said it is reasonable for the National Assembly to demand that the benefits of former Presidents be capped.The original law,Wholesale Jerseys, signed by former President Bharrat Jagdeo, gives him unlimited access to vehicles, security guards, gardeners and cooks in addition to his cash pension which amounts to $1.2 million a month.Further, Ramjattan said that the Fiscal Management and Accountability (Amendment) Bill was intended to enhance good governance and streamline accountability.Regarding the demand for the Public Procurement Commission, Ramjattan said the ruling party has refused to identify its nominees.He said that wanting this Commission in place is not unreasonable, as it is a “right” for the Commission to be set up. He said that the absence of the Commission is why corruption continues.The government is due to defend its efforts to stem financial crimes when the Plenary Meeting of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) meets in Managua,jerseys nfl wholesale, Nicaragua from May 27 to May 30. The government attempted to force passage of the amendments two Tuesdays ago but the opposition forced the setting up of the Special Committee to examine the government’s proposal, saying the legislation is too important to be rushed.Those on the Committee from the government side are Chief Whip Gail Teixeira (who chairs the Committee), Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee,NFL Jerseys China, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall. On the opposition side, Khemraj Ramjattan is representing the Alliance For Change, while A Partnership for National Unity named Deborah Backer, Joseph Harmon, Basil Williams and Carl Greenidge. Further, the government was chided for bringing the amendments to the House at the last minute.The government was put on notice at least twice before by the CFATF to amend the legislation,Discount Football Jerseys, but only tabled it last month.The CFATF is the Caribbean branch of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international body which examines a country’s efforts to stem money laundering and dictate what new measures need to be enforced.In the third round Mutual Evaluation Report, which was adopted by the CFATF Council of Ministers in May 2011 in Honduras, Guyana was placed on expedited follow-up and required to report at every Plenary.Guyana was rated partially co

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Granddaughter of former Presidents Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan, Vrinda Jagan, is urging Guyanese,Cheap China Jerseys, especially its youth population,Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys, to “look at all sides of the political race” in the upcoming May 11 Regional and General Elections.Former President, Cheddi JaganHer views were expressed in a recent Facebook post on her personal profile encouraging young voters to become active participants in Guyana’s electoral process.“If you can vote then do so. I wholeheartedly encourage the youth to get out there and be active,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, be the change, make a difference, fight for what you believe is right,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic,” read Vrinda’s post. She further urged them to help promote social mobility,Cheap NBA Jerseys Wholesale, equality and peace in Guyana.According to Vrinda’s post, she opted to write the statement after members of the community contacted her for advice and guidance in the face of impending national elections.“I am honoured that anyone would seek my advice in a decision that requires serious personal thought and evaluation. I am fully aware that some people seek my perspective simply because of the inherent trust that comes along with bearing the name that I so proudly carry.”She recalled her grandfather’s belief in a unified country undivided by race, religion or other barriers and to remember his continued fight in the face of adversity. The Jagans’ granddaughter went on to condemn the perpetuation of racism which continues to plague Guyana. In her post Vrinda also urged Guyanese to consider the interest of the working class when deciding which party will best serve their individual interests.“I encourage everyone to look at all sides of the political race, do your research with due diligence, find out which candidate will better serve your interests and that of the working class (the majority class),Wholesale NFL Jerseys, and then decide which side you would rather see serve you,” stated Vrinda Jagan.The US-based Jagan concluded her post by calling on Guyanese both at home and abroad to continue to work for racial and class unity in Guyana; “the vision that fueled my grandfather until he took his last breath”