Hushed tones, whispered conferences and the hurried tap-tapping of shoes on tile were the order of the day in Parliament Buildings yesterday when word of the President’s prorogation of Parliament spread.
Many Members of Parliament, media operatives and parliamentary staff gathered hours before Parliament was scheduled to sit and watched as protest action was staged by hundreds opposite Parliament Buildings. The protest was impressive in its number and while some watched and recorded the action, others held quick meetings in corners and discussed what was now confirmed – President Donald Ramotar had indeed prorogued the Tenth Parliament.
There was uncertainty on whether there would be a sitting; many had doubts, but,
