Georgetown : President Bharrat Jagdeo disclosed that the suspension of CN Sharma’s television station licence has been temporary lifted to avert excuses by the Opposition parties for another defeat at the polls.
The announcement was made at the Kitty Market Square for the second People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) elections campaign rally.
“What I decided to do is to allow Sharma to broadcast for the next two months and start the suspension on December 1 so that they don’t have any excuse for another defeat. I want to take away any excuse that they may have to create violence or enmity or to boycott the elections.” President Jagdeo said.
Channel 6 television station owner was slapped with a four-month suspension that took effect from October 4, for a commentary aired on his station that was a breach of the broadcasting laws.
The President then told his supporters that elections will be held on November 28th
The PPP/C presidential candidate, Donald Ramotar said that Guyana has witnessed widespread development in every aspect of government and lamented the attempts by detractors to disregard such progress.
Ramotar emphasised that every Guyanese regardless of race, religion, age or geographic location, is included in the country’s massive development thrust.
“We will ensure that you are provided with education so as to serve the economic development of our society…we will train more people in the areas of science and technology, management and accountancy, skills that we need to propel Guyana’s future development,” Ramotar said.
He highlighted the need to improve the transportation sector, which holds great potential in driving development and disclosed plans for the establishment of a deep-water harbour. This he said, will reduce the cost of imports and allow for the availability of more resources to be spent on improving the lives of people.
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