Greenidge tables question on former presidents benefits Act

Notice has been served by Parliament Office that APNU MP Carl Greenidge will be asking Finance Minister Ashni Singh whether the regulations for the former presidents benefits Act have been presented to Parliament.

The extent of the benefits and the length of time over which they will be provided to former President Bharrat Jagdeo and other former presidents have evoked public consternation and calls for the measures to be amended.

Last month, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon declined to