The leadership of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) says it will not participate in Carifesta activities.This was announced by the party yesterday in a prepared statement to the media where the party indicated that it has not changed its position adopted earlier, on Carifesta X, “having reviewed the current situation in Guyana”.In April last, the PNCR had expressed the view that the “current political, economic and social environment was not conducive to the hosting of Carifesta X” and had called on the Jagdeo Administration to address the issue, so that the appropriate environment could be created for the hosting of the event.The main opposition party in its statement said, “The first Carifesta was hosted proudly and successfully by Guyana under the PNC Administration led by Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham…The event was created to celebrate,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, display and promote Caribbean Culture…The party therefore has a vested interest in ensuring that the event is not misused by the political administration or takes place in circumstances in which its cultural essence is tainted by the consequences of the dictatorial policies of the Jagdeo Administration”.The party said that it has always contended that “Carifesta X must be held in an environment in which the Constitutional right to Freedom of Expression and the right to work are respected by the Government”.On this note, the PNCR pointed out that it had cited the issue of the suspension of the licence of CNS TV, Channel six, ending political control over the media and the establishment of anIndependent National Broadcasting Authority as well as providing equitable access by the Parliamentary Opposition Parties to the State owned media (National Communications Network), as matters that were brought to the fore.The Party reiterated that “it would remain resolute until the Jagdeo Administration satisfactorily addresses the issues of concern.”Regrettably, according to the party, instead of addressing those concerns, “the Jagdeo regime expended millions more than their original secret budgetary allocation of $500M on a massive publicity and PR campaign to market the event. Consequently, the PNCR will lend no credibility or legitimacy to the present activities of the Jagdeo Administration and will not participate in any state sponsored or ceremonial event for Carifesta X.”“Any decent Government should find no difficulty in creating the appropriate environment if,NFL Jerseys China, indeed, they are anxious to highlight Guyana to the Caribbean and the world,Wholesale Jerseys Authentic,” the statement continued. The reality, the party maintained, is that “the Jagdeo Administration,Authentic MLB Jerseys Online, without any prior consultation with other Stakeholders in Guyana, including the Opposition Political Parties, unilaterally proceeded with the hosting of Carifesta X without addressing those major concerns of the majority of Guyanese.”The statement emphasized that it was evident that the Government has no intention of addressing the issues of equitable access to state media, broadcast legislation,Jerseys NFL Cheap, the state radio monopoly and the issue of good governance.”Meanwhile, the party said that it “welcomes all artistes from the Caribbean and the Diaspora and wish them a pleasant stay in our beautiful country.”

Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Barton Scotland, as well as the Clerk, staff and Members of the Guyana’s National Assembly recently agreed to collaborate with their Suriname counterparts in several areas of common interest during a four day visit last week.Among the areas identified were fighting Trafficking in Persons (TIP), Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS),NFL Jerseys Outlet, improving the workings of both National Assemblies including increased consultation and piracy.TIPThe meeting identified the problems faced by both countries in human trafficking; noting that this is more prevalent in the interior of both countries. The delegations outlined the respective initiatives undertaken by their countries to curb TIP.These included the establishment of a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) units and the work of the Guyana Women Miners Association (GWMA) in Guyana. Suriname’s efforts to protect young girls from exploitation were also cited.Creating job opportunities and the continuous exchange of TIP information between both countries, as well as gaining the international community’s recognition for the problem were also discussed.LCDSSharing similar geographic features,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Suriname and Guyana face similar problems of climate change and the rising sea levels.This was highlighted during the meeting and the Guyanese delegation presented an overview of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), which was launched locally in 2009.The delegations agreed that the LCDS would be a useful initiative for Suriname to implement.HealthSuriname’s Minister of Health informed the meeting of the introduction of Health in all policies – a World Health Organization (WHO) policy recommended to countries.This is a review of public policies across sectors that systematically consider the health implications of decisions,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, seeks synergies, and avoids harmful health impacts,Wholesale Jerseys From China, in order to improve population health and health equity.The issue of piracy was found to be common to both countries with specific reference to the prevalence of piracy in the Corentyne River. After discussing the severity of piracy with particular emphasis on the effects on fishermen, the meeting proffered the following suggestions that could be considered by both countries to combat this crime:Collaboration between law enforcement agencies of both countries with emphasis on patrolling targeted areas and engaging in dialogue at the national level were also identified for this objective.A Draft Contact Plan for the National AssembliesThe meeting agreed that the draft contact plan should be finalized which will see both Assemblies entering into continuous consultations to address the various issues and challenges faced, and the opportunities that their cooperation can provide.The meeting further agreed that the Guyana delegation will submit the documentation to the appropriate Committee of the National Assembly for examination and amendment, if necessary, after consulting with its National Assembly and return it to the Surinamese delegation.Suriname’s delegation will then peruse the plan and arrange for it to be translated. The final document,wholesale jerseys china, having the agreement of both National Assemblies, will be signed by the Speakers of the National Assemblies of Suriname and Guyana.The delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.President of Suriname Desi Bourtese received the visiting delegation and encouraged an exchange of views with the delegation. He also conveyed to the President of Guyana David Granger his good wishes.Visits were also made to several areas, including the coastal preservation site at Weg naar Zee and the refinery operations of the State Oil Company,Cheap Jerseys, Staatsolie at Tout Lie Fout.The visit lasted from October 14th to October 18th.