–Speaker surprised, some got curious while others offer condemnation

“GOD is watching us , God is watching us , God is watching us, from a distance,” the lyrics of Nanci Griffith’s famous song could be heard within earshot of the nearest door at the chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday as dramatic events of the 2018 National Budget debates continue .

The singer, Natalie Mclennan, stood amidst Government officials at the break for lunch and belted her lyrics, seconds after Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland announced the break from the morning sessions.
As some condemned her actions, others looked on in curiosity.

The Speaker stood surprised, as did other parliamentarians, as the woman sang her song as Members of Parliament (MPs) were leaving the chambers.
As she walked alongside the parliamentarians, the woman continued to sing and even ministered to MPs, calling for “healing” as she walked the corridors of Parliament.
Coincidentally, as she sang, two men on the corridors nearby were discussing a popular song titled “In the Parliament” by a local singer released a few days ago.
The song satirically described Monday’s events in Parliament, which led to police officers entering the chambers in an attempt to remove Opposition MP Juan Edghill, who was ruled “out of order” by the Speaker.

On Thursday, the smiling woman sauntered down the stairs of the National Assembly in the company of security officers who led her to the back entrance of the building.
The dramatic interruptions began last week when a woman dressed as Santa, entered Parliament ringing a bell and carrying gifts, inclusive of blue soap and a dictionary, which she said was for Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo.
The woman would be escorted off the premises by security and thus far her identity remains a mystery.

Then on Monday this week, the Parliament was in an uproar as Opposition MP Edghill refused to follow the orders of the Speaker. He was later arrested, released and suspended from the sittings without pay for four sessions.
Two days later, several reporters sat uneasy as two men, later identified as “undercover” police officers, had their cover blown. The men later left the chambers.
The event at midday on Thursday left everyone in a fit of surprise.

“The drama continues,” one person stated while another eagerly anticipated today’s final session which brings an end to the consideration of the estimates for Budget 2018.