No support for budget unless concerns addressed

MP Joseph Harmon

The government’s proposed spending for the year will not be supported “in total” unless the government addresses opposition concerns about infrastructural development, such as the Cheddi Jagan airport expansion and the Amaila Falls hydropower project, APNU MP Joseph Harmon declared yesterday, while saying this year’s budget is the worst ever.

Harmon yesterday opened day four of this year’s budget debate and he lashed out at both the government for the poor quality of life delivered to Guyanese and at Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh for his “uninspiring” budget.

He said that the government has been in power for over 21 years while there is no doubt that a