THE deliberations over the individual budgetary estimates are over, with Budget 2013 reduced to $177.4B from an originally presented sum of $208.8B, compliments of the inexplicable and unconscionable Opposition motions of cutting. As usual, the expected press conferences have now commenced by the Opposition, attempting to explain their anti-national actions. At one such briefing, Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, explained his party’s reason for slashing the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Improvement Project – that it was a measure to stave off “more indebtness”.
This leader, as all of his other Opposition colleagues, have missed the proverbial bus. In fact, one must enquire if they understand the meaning of economic development or modernisation, and the cost such does incur. Their pole position is reminiscent of some Guyanese who want electricity services for their homes, but are not willing to pay for it! Yes, that category does exist in this country!
It is inconceivable that with the rapid transformation of Guyana in progress, that modernisation plans for the CJIA would not be inclusive of this process. After all, Guyana’s international profile has been elevated, principally because of its sustained economic performances for the past seven years, that have resulted in positive economic growth. Such is translated into Guyana being able to attract investors, among the many other categories.
The CJIA has evolved over the years from an unattractive structure, to one that is now passenger friendly, whether out-going or in-coming. Such improvements, though costly, will redound to the benefit of the nation, now and for generations.
But this is the expected attempt by the parliamentary Opposition, to whitewash a national sin. Expect more, in the coming days.
This leader, as all of his other Opposition colleagues, have missed the proverbial bus. In fact, one must enquire if they understand the meaning of economic development or modernisation, and the cost such does incur. Their pole position is reminiscent of some Guyanese who want electricity services for their homes, but are not willing to pay for it! Yes, that category does exist in this country!
It is inconceivable that with the rapid transformation of Guyana in progress, that modernisation plans for the CJIA would not be inclusive of this process. After all, Guyana’s international profile has been elevated, principally because of its sustained economic performances for the past seven years, that have resulted in positive economic growth. Such is translated into Guyana being able to attract investors, among the many other categories.
The CJIA has evolved over the years from an unattractive structure, to one that is now passenger friendly, whether out-going or in-coming. Such improvements, though costly, will redound to the benefit of the nation, now and for generations.
But this is the expected attempt by the parliamentary Opposition, to whitewash a national sin. Expect more, in the coming days.