The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) yesterday rejected outright, the Caricom Council of Ministers’ statement on Friday that they were satisfied that the prorogation of Parliament by President Donald Ramotar was in keeping with the provisions of the Guyana Constitution and did not constitute a breach of the Commonwealth Charter.
The Ministers at their Georgetown meeting also underscored the need for the respect of diplomatic proprieties and for adherence to the principles of non-interference in the domestic affairs of member states. This was a clear response to statements in recent days from Western missions here expressing concern over the continuing suspension of Parliament and the lack of a decision on when general elections would be held.
In its statement yesterday, the GTUC said, “Where this nation’s highest decision-making arm, which represents the collective determination of the people has been thrown to the wayside by the PPP administration, the Council’s response to this situation smacks at contempt for the citizens and their institutions. Their reaction to this
