Opposition heckles President’s speech in Parliament

Georgetown: Members of the PPP/C Thursday afternoon pulled out placards as President David Granger stood up to address the National Assembly and proceeded to heckle him as he spoke.

The President’s speech could not be heard above the din as the opposition MPs launched into various chants.

‘Jobs for youths’, ‘Billions squandered’, No Aspirins available’, ‘Unilateral GECOM appointment’ and ‘Boom out Granger #untrustworthy’ read some of the cards written in red, black and green on white cards. Speaker Dr. Barton Scotland hit his gavel on a number of occasions to no effect.

The President, despite the uproar delivered his speech, where he highlighted measures implemented by the Government over the years and outlined plans for further advancement of the economy, as the Administration work towards ensuring the “good life” for all Guyanese.

Among the diplomats that were present in the House were United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, Canadian High Commissioner, Lilian Chatterjee, British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn and Mexican Ambassador, Ivan Roberto Sierra-Medel, who watched on in amusement.

The next sitting of the House is scheduled for November 17, 2017, when Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan is expected to present the 2018 National Budget.