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–– private sector lauds Guyana’s improvements in anti-corruption framework, fiscal transparency
CHAIRMAN of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Paul Cheong has commended the progress Guyana has made in strengthening its anti-corruption framework and fiscal transparency. The country’s improvements in this area was re-
cently highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it its report documenting the conclusions of its Article IV Consultation with local authorities. “We have always echoed the importance of anti-corruption framework, because, without it, it can lead to
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many ills. It could drive away good investors, and your cost to financing would be more,” Cheong said. According to Cheong, tackling corruption requires the effort of all, and while the private sector will play its role, he is happy that the government is doing its part.
“There are always people out there who try to achieve things without the necessary effort. You always have to be reviewing your systems and practices to ensure there are sufficient safeguards to prevent these things from happening, and ensure that when it does happen, persons
are dealt with properly, and penalised. Those are core principles for good governance; maintenance against corruption is important,” he said. see full story on page 3
PSC Chairman, Paul Cheong
Carnival Parade attracts thousands
Spice, Machel, and Skillibeng give fans a night to remember GUYANESE and foreigners alike flooded the National Stadium at Providence on Saturday night for the final Cricket Carnival Super Concert. For many, it was a night to remember, as the headliners: Spice, the Queen of Dancehall; Machel Montano, the King of Soca; and Skillibeng, a new dancehall sensation, did not disappoint. The trio delivered energetic performances which left patrons dripping in perspiration from hours of dancing, jumping and screaming.
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