– bemoans Opposition’s lack of verifiable facts

THE 2014 Budget debates, which ended on Tuesday night with a fiery conclusion from Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, went a long way in detailing the work of the current Administration and its plans to continue to take Guyana along a path of sustainable progress.This was according to Guyanese Head of State, President Donald Ramotar, who praised Government’s Members of Parliament (MPs) for a job well done.
He noted that the presentations made by the ruling party’s MPs were not only detailed, but included facts that are easily verified as well as supported by international independent agencies, a stark contrast to the presentations of the speakers from the combined Opposition (APNU and AFC).
The President said, “Our MPs did extremely well and have given a complete picture of the work in the different sectors and of the economy.”
He added that the presentations reflected the fact that MPs are on the ground and in touch with the Guyanese people and are working hard to deliver on the promises made to the nation by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic administration.
President Ramotar contends that the Opposition seemingly had difficulty criticizing Budget 2014 because it was a good plan and hence, unfortunately, its members resorted in many instances to personal attacks and retorts.
“Generally it was a good debate,” he said, noting that “good comments” from the Opposition were few and far apart.
Government’s Chief Whip in the National Assembly, Gail Teixeira, last week echoed similar sentiments.

(By Vanessa Narine )