Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, is not too interested in the testimony given in a United States of America court by self-confessed drug dealer Shaheed Roger Khan; at least not now.Ramjattan is more focused on dealing with the current crime situation, with the aim of making this country a safer place.The Minister was responding to media reports in which newly appointed United States Ambassador Perry Holloway said that the possibility exists for the Guyana government to access Khan’s testimony for a possible Commission of Inquiry into death squads and the extent of Khan’s operations during his reign.“We would certainly be disposed to cooperate within the frame work of the rule of law,Cheap Capitals Jerseys,” Ambassador Holloway said.Khan,NCAA Hockey Jerseys, who had admitted to helping the government tackle an out of control crime situation, by using extra judicial methods of execution, was sentenced to a total of 40 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to three charges.The charges are conspiracy to import cocaine (14 years), illegal firearm possession (10 years) and witness tampering (15 years)However, he is only serving 15 years after the sentencing judge ordered that the three sentences run concurrently.It is believed that he gave US investigators vital information about his links with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic government in a plea deal that saw him get a favourable sentence. The information could prove vital should there be a Commission of Inquiry into the killings during the 2002-2008 period.Yesterday, Minister Ramjattan said that Roger Khan is not a priority in the crime configuration of Guyana at this present time. “We have a lot of work to do in Guyana to control crime and we are working apace,” Ramjattan said almost dismissively.Ramjatan said that if Khan wants to give information voluntarily while incarcerated, like others before him have done,Cheap NHL Jerseys, he will welcome it.“He might want to write a book about his association with Jagdeo and Leslie Ramsammy; it will make a lovely novel,Nike Roshe Run Sale Outlet, interesting reading,” the Public Security Minister said.US Special Agent Cassandra Jackson of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, in her affidavit to the US Court about Khan’s involvement in the drug trade in Guyana, gave an indication as to how powerful he was.“Khan was ultimately able to control the cocaine industry in Guyana, in large part, because he was backed by a paramilitary squad that would murder,Winnipeg Jets Gear, threaten and intimidate others at Khan’s directive. Khan’s enforcers committed violent acts and murders on Khan’s orders that were directly in furtherance of Khan’s drug trafficking conspiracy,” she had said.Khan acquired vast properties, recruited serving police officers, ordered executions,David Njoku Jersey, imported and exported cocaine, laundered millions of dollars, possessed specialised intercept equipment and armed himself with a wide assortment of handguns and ammunition.All of this was possible only because of his “special relationship” with the then PPP Government. He enjoyed immunity from an indulgent administration and compliant law enforcement agencies.Minister Ramjattan stated that the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change coalition is quite aware of the role Khan played in assisting the previous government.“We know he helped the (PPP/C) government with their extra-judicial killings—we don’t need Roger Khan to tell us that,” Ramjattan declared.“I will not make it a big priority to venture forth to get the (Roger Khan) testimony from the US court. If it comes, I will welcome it but thank God he is in jail,” Ramjattan added.

The US Government has signaled its intentions to establish a $300M (US$1.5M) project that targets the strengthening of the National Parliament and the system of Local Governance.Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier (Ret’d) David GrangerThe disclosure was made Thursday at the Office of the Opposition Leader, Hadfield Street,World Cup Jerseys 2018, during a meeting between officials of the US Embassy and the representatives of A Partnership For National Unity (APNU).According to the 10-party coalition,Angel Di Maria Jersey, Ambassador D. Brent Hardt explained that this new project focuses on strengthening the role and effectiveness of Parliament, public education and information for Local Government and engagement and involvement of young people in the political system. The project will be handled by United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier (Ret’d) David Granger, was accompanied by Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, Ronald Bulkan, MP, Finance and Development, Carl Greenidge, MP, and Legal Affairs, Attorney General and Labour, Basil Williams,Nike Tns Cheap Online, MP,Nike Shox Women Clearance, along with the Policy Advisor,Authentic Arizona Cardinals Jersey, Lance Carberry.The US Ambassador was accompanied by Humberto A. Collado, Programme Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean, Michael Fraser, Political and Economic Chief, US Embassy, Michael Murphy, IRI Project Advisor; and Cloe Noble, Programme Management Specialist,Brent Seabrook Jersey, USAID.A few months ago, the US Embassy, British and Canadian High Commissions and EU Delegation, in a joint statement, called for the holding of early Local Government Elections.The last one was in the 90’s with any new elections hinging on the passage of new Local Government legislations.APNU yesterday said that during the meeting, a number of critical issues were also raised.These include the need for strengthening of the National Assembly to ensure that it is equipped to effectively ensure that the Executive is accountable to the people through their representatives in the National Assembly; technical and analytical support for the work of the National Assembly, including the establishment of a Budget Office.Also raised was the need for the Opposition to be assisted in improving its capacity to Legislative Drafting assistance for the Opposition and professional research support for the work of committees.APNU said that it also voiced its concerns over the lack of adequate resources to ensure the effective functioning of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition; the challenges to part-time MPs especially with the increasing demands of the Committee system; the need to guarantee the independence and autonomy of Constitutional Offices and institutions; the implications of the proliferation of “acting” appointments; the status of Local Government reform as a precondition for the holding of Local Government Elections and the removal of the heavy hand of Ministerial manipulation of the Local Government system.US Ambassador, D. Brent HardtThe coalition said that it called for comprehensive Public Education programmes to ensure that the new Local Government system is understood; the need for “civic” education for encouraging young people to become actively involved in the political system must also be widespread; the challenge of independent “funding” for the Local Government system; and the implications of the refusal of the President to give his assent to Opposition bills.“It was evident that the new USAID project could make a valuable contribution for advancing the evolution of a truly democratic culture in Guyana,” APNU said.