Finance Minister slams opposition over Muri departure

Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh has blamed the opposition for the decision by Muri Brasil Ventures Inc (MBVI) to pull out from its mineral survey deal.

The deal between MBVI and the government was first reported in Stabroek News last month and prompted a series of questions from the newspaper, political parties and civil society groups.

In a statement yesterday, Singh said that the Saturday announcement by Muri Brasil pulling