somebody gon jump up an call somebody ah antiman jus now an all hell gon bruk loose. we waitin
jagdeo must be stopped at all costs
In response to my letter published on January 20th, President Jagdeo made a series of accusations against me. I am not accustomed to gutter politics and will therefore ignore some of what was said, but there are a few issues which need to be addressed.
I am not bothered about his excuse about non-performance. Those involved in the areas of environmental and natural resources management know better. I remain proud of my contributions to this field and I’m humbly appreciative of the expressions of appreciation by the people who matter in Guyana, the Caribbean and beyond.
Many are aware of the real reasons for my removal. The President in informing me of his decision to relieve me of the position of Adviser never mentioned “non-performance”. Instead he accused me of being openly critical of him, which is ironic since I have been careful to restrict my criticisms to the internal PPP and Cabinet forums.
It seems as though my “non-performance” has been this speaking up in the internal forums when I did not agree with the views and actions of others regardless of their official status.
Once again, the President talks about “rum-shops.” Like most Guyanese, I socialise in public places with my friends and enjoy running into old friends and acquaintances of all walks of life. I do not hide and have nothing to hide.
financially endowed new elites - jagdeo's niece and nephew in law - yes that is the minister of agriculture billionaire robert persaud
Maybe, in this new period of Exquisite Hangouts for the more financially endowed, the status of the places where everyone else hangout have been downgraded to rum shops. I prefer to be surrounded by the average Guyanese than the new elites.
I am accused of being bitter and vindictive. The vindictive part has to be an attempt at a joke. Every Guyanese knows who is the most vindictive of all.
It is probably felt that I am bitter because I have numerous reasons to be. But I have been brought up to recognise that bitterness is self-destructive. Instead of being bitter, I was taught to be resolute and principled.
Unlike many people, I can hold my head up and walk with confidence and self-respect surrounded by an abundance of genuine friends.
I am not bothered by the personal attacks since it is his preferred method. But I must deal with the political accusations made by the President.
He claims that I am suggesting that “other members of the Central Committee (CC) are all cowards who are afraid to speak freely and openly about who they want to support.” What a deflection of the guilt. He is the one who initially stated that CC members could be induced by a promise.
The President claims that “I am resentful and jealous of young people taking leadership positions.” How absurd. He is aware of the high esteem in which I hold the Head of the PYO – the youth arm of the PPP.
I was personally involved in the growth of many youth leaders, and have always opposed measures which stultify youth, kill initiative and treat them as robots.
In closing I wish to say that many young people still recognise my willingness and competence to help them. Late last year, I was invited to serve as a Principal Adviser to the Guyana Chapter of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network.
I’ve accepted.
I have confidence in the youth and the future of Guyana.
Navin Chandarpal
incompetent ass looking at a koker & chatting on his phone - photo sent in by randy persaud
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I REFER to the amazing, surprising, public utterances of the former presidential adviser and cabinet minister, Navin Chandarpal, as represented in the print media. Disagreements for numerous reasons do occur in almost all organizations, for, since humans are the raison d’etre for such social vehicles, then views and opinions are going to be diverse, with consensus often being the resort for a common or unified stage.
It need not be repeated here, but, if only for a reminder: Political parties, of whatever ideological culture are the most contentious organizations, because of the issues that various membership factions, and individuals represent.
There is no known political party of note in any country that has not had its serious differences, in terms of individual or factional divergence of issue.
What determines the successful resolving of such differences is the will to be open, frank, consensual-minded, remembering always that the end result must be the unquestionable unity of the party.
I am very much taken aback, as I am certain that many within the PPP/C membership and the nation in general are, that such a very seasoned, senior party stalwart as Mr. Navin Chandarpal, has resorted to the self-defeating tactic of washing the linen in public.
Of course, the point of contention – secret vote or show of hands – has been raging for the past few weeks. It is essentially an internal party matter that ought to be kept within its inner sanctums, and not brought into the public domain, as in the rum-shops, what Chandarpal is reported to have been doing. As a party executive, he must know that there are rules; a certain code that must be observed. He is indeed a bad example to the younger members.
It is difficult to understand this comrade’s behaviour. Surely, there must be some ulterior motive for such bitter hostility, as displayed in his unwarranted and undemocratic attack on President Jagdeo.
Is Chandarpal seeking to cause internal dissension, hence division within the party? For his many angry statements do telegraph serious differences with issues. Then why is he still within its membership?
But as President Bharrat Jagdeo is entitled to his opinion, in like manner as the other PPP/C executives, hence such a vicious attack can only be self-destructive for this party elder in the very end.
Has he forgotten the fate that befell Khemraj Ramjattan, and even Balram Singh Rai 50 years ago?
No member, irrespective of how senior they may be, is bigger than their party.
Let him find out from Ramjattan.
Posted by DAVID DEGROOT | January 23, 2011, 2:45 pmY’all got “younger members”? I thought y’all was just after the youngsters’ members.
Have y’all forgotten the fate that befell the former dictator of Tunisia?
Posted by Eye M@n | January 23, 2011, 2:50 pmRandy Persaud
Why dont you jump into that Koker. President Bharrat why dont you slap that person who took out your photograph while you were in a conversation on your cell phone. You really need a new Advisor.
Posted by Guyanese | January 23, 2011, 3:40 pmTHE quest for state power invariably engenders some bizarre attributes in humanity when diabolically they manipulate processes to acquire self glorification and enjoy the titillations of high office through political dominance over gullible societies. Leaders have always been perceived to have derived immune satisfaction from the knowledge that they, impersonating regal potentates, preside over the fortune of others, and with this knowledge, they utilize all strategies fair and foul, to achieve and sustain the status of supreme authority. It is no different from what has ignited the apparent internal strife that is now buffeting the foundation of the integrity of what has been unquestionably the most cohesive political force in Guyana: the People’s Progressive Party. Prior to the current, whatever ambitions were blossoming in the dream of senior party personnel, were zealously allowed to wilt and perish rather than confronting the likelihood of competing with some senior comrades within the party.
For years, party decisions at the executive level were arrived at through the orthodox method of “show of hands”. It is true that “Secret balloting” was occasionally permitted when it was deemed the only viable, convenient and expedient option. Members were never known to have raised their voices of opposition against the conventional practice. Indeed, many regarded the “show of hands” method as a heroic gesture of gallantry to proclaim their choice for all to see. No one thought of the consequences of antagonising those with alternative choices, since no evidence exists to suggest that anyone was victimised for voting with their consciences. Opponents therefore cannot use fear as a factor to justify an end to the show of hands option.
It is necessary to examine the dilemma that is creating seismic vibrations replete with perilous potential for the party.
The raging battle at the heart of the PPP is fuelled by heated debate on the method to be used to select the 2011 presidential candidate. Some aspirants advocate the show of hands as the preferred method, while others recommend secret balloting. What is implicit in the former option is a veiled insinuation of possible fraud in the selection process. Secret balloting can be manipulated to achieve a predetermined outcome. Show of hands is overtly transparent for all to witness and effectively diminishes the chances of electoral impropriety.
A number of delegates at a past conference testify to irregularities committed during voting exercises sponsored by the party. Participants were left dumfounded at the grotesque outcome of the election. They knew that secret balloting was violated. Consequently, the party leadership intervened to take corrective action. Their concerns contained a great degree of merit and the party should be bold and open- minded enough to embrace their preference for the imminent choice of the 2011 presidential candidate.
Those who clamour for secret balloting have something to hide or are shameful/doubtful of their selection. Come on, let wisdom pervade all ranks of the party! Lift your hands, be proud of your choice and demonstrate to the world how democratic the PPP is. I say down with secret balloting! Stand up and demand the implementation of the show of hands method. No secrecy, no fraud. Hail to the PPP.
Posted by HEMANT NARAIN | January 24, 2011, 5:29 amSo, you are not bitter and vindictive? What does posting the photo of the President’s niece and Robert Persaud have to do with you tit-for-tat with the President? What does the photograph of the President standing at the koker while chatting on the phone prove? Some people can multitask you know, perhaps he was reporting a problem. Maybe he was answering an urgent call. What’s the need to mention your involvement with the Youths? To elevate yourself? Maybe you are attacking because he rejected your advances because you know he is so gay and all.
Posted by stupidee | January 24, 2011, 5:00 pm