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–– on the agenda as electoral reform consultations continue By Shamar Meusa
THE Government of Guyana, on Tuesday, continued its public consultations on the draft amendments to Guyana’s electoral laws. Through this public con-
sultation, several amendments to the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) and the National Registration (Amendment) (NRA) Bill were highlighted. Hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre,
the consultation on the draft electoral reform legislation was facilitated by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, during her opening
address stated that Tuesday’s engagement comes after two consultations were held in May of this year when the draft version of the RoPA was updated. As such, she added that those present will see the
influence that some of the Non-Governmental Organisations had during those consultations in May. Subsequent to Tuesday’s consultation, Teixeira said that the Ministry of Legal Affairs will examine
recommendations made to the electoral laws, noting that those will be discussed internally and, where required, amendments will be made.
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Agreement for stronger Global South relations signed –– as CARICOM, African Export-Import Bank forge ties
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali and Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, on Tuesday witnessed the signing of an agreement for the establishment of a partnership between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. The agreement was signed by Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, and President of the bank, Professor Benedict Oramah. The agreement aims to facilitate cooperation, support, and provide assistance for the promotion and financing of South-South trade between African countries and member states of the Caribbean Community. Before the signing of the agreement, a Guyanese delegation led by President Ali and a Barbados delegation led by Prime Minister Mottley met with a team from the bank.
(From left) Senior Minister for finance, Dr Ashni Singh; President, Dr Irfaan Ali; President of the Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah; and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stand as Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd signs the agreement (Office of the President photo)
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