Gov’t workers protest over AFC’s proposed budget cuts

Former Local Minister Harripersaud Nokta (left) in discussion with the current holder of that office, Ganga Persaud at the protest yesterday.

Photos by Anjuli Persaud

Hundreds of public servants took to the streets yesterday to protest budget cuts proposed by the AFC, after being told by government that it would result in many of them losing their jobs.

Although some said they were forced to join the protest, many told Stabroek News that they were worried about how they would be able to maintain their families if they lost their jobs, following the proposal by AFC Member of Parliament Khemraj Ramjattan to slash the national budget by $3.824 billion by reducing spending at three ministries.

In a move the AFC says is intended to ensure taxpayers get value for money allocated in the budget, Ramjattan has moved for the National Assembly to reduce allocations for