Cathy Hughes has no...

Therefore, Cathy is morally bankrupt and unfit to address issues of governance.”

Further, it was recalled that the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector was stalled under the coalition administration, a process that was accelerated and achieved when the PPP/C Government assumed office.

“The ambition, like all of the other members of the APNU/AFC, is to scuttle projects of the PPP/C by requesting information, and then using the information which is shared in the spirit of transparency, to extort stakeholders in the project,” the statement continued.

Minister McCoy added that such was the case with the Amaila Falls Hydropower project, which was stymied by the APNU+AFC government in parliament, while they discreetly sought and benefitted from contracts to represent the developer.

“The PPP/C Government will continue to fight off aggressively any of the Cathys of this world and any attempt to castigate us as being anything other than a government that is genuinely and sincerely working for the betterment and advancement of the country.”

In 2019, information was released and exposed the fact that Videomega Productions – a company owned by Hughes – cashed in on $10.3M in just under four months. In Hughes’ Ministry of Public Telecommunications three contracts were awarded to her company, Videomega Productions: June 4, 2018 –

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Advertisement of Vacancies - $939,738; June 25, 2018 – Facebook Page - $119,670; and September 21, 2018 –CTU/ITC Roadshow 2018 - $2,291, 128. Videomega Productions benefited, also, from another five contracts awarded by other ministries. These included from: Ministry of Public Infrastructure – September 19, 2018 – Television advertisement - $256,500; Ministry of Business – September 28, 2018 – Video for Caribbean Tourism Diaspora Forum$198,800; Ministry of Education - July 12, 2018 – Video Production - $1,487,700; Ministry of Natural Resources - May 25, 2018 – Artwork - $1,420,115; and Ministry of Public Health - July 27, 2018 – Advertisement - $3,592,236.

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which the [Joint] Services are mandated to mandate.”

Further, it was noted that the Joint Services – which comprises of the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Prison Service and the Guyana Fire Service along with the GDF –is guided by the Constitution which mandates it to stand firm in the protection of the law and in the execution of its duties, in keeping with its constitutional responsibilities, and not by any partisan values and interests.

The leaders of the APNU and AFC, Aubrey Norton, and Khemraj Ramjattan, have, to date, refused to condemn the comments. While Ramjattan has remained silent, Norton, during a news conference on Thursday (March 16, 2023), said only that Ogunseye’s comments represented a “bad” choice of words. He said, “Yes

← FROM PAGE 7 there might have been a bad choice of language…you would notice that we did not endorse the language that was used….there are many people who agree with what Ogunseye said….when it comes to reflection of reality, indeed (the comments addressed that).” Norton added that the condemnation of Ogunseye’s comments is the PPP/C attempting to “rally” its supporters.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Invitation for Bids (IFB/MOE(NPATB): 09/2023)

The Ministry of Education invites sealed bids from Reputable contractors for the following items:

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary - Construction of Sub-Structure & Foundation

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Construction of SuperStructure Frame

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Installation of the Electrical Infrastructure & Fixtures

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Installation of the Plumbing Infrastructure & Fixtures

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Installation of the Air Conditioning Infrastructure & Units

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Installation of Fire Prevention Units

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary – Masonry & Finishes Works

Re-Construction of Christ Church Secondary - Supply & Delivery of School Furnishing

1. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures, specified in the Procurement Act, 2003 and Regulations, 2004, and is open to all eligible Contractors.

2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Unit, Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek, telephone number 227-0470. An inspection of the Bidding Document can be conducted at the above address between the hours of 9:00 to 11:30 hours and 13:00 hours to 15:30 hours on weekdays.

3. All bids must be accompanied by Valid National Insurance Scheme and Guyana Revenue Authority Compliance Certificates a. Submit one (1) hardcopy and 2 electronic Copy (flash drives) with an exact PDF version of the hard copy tender b. Ensure the envelope of the hardcopy and the electronic copy are identically labeled. c. The two electronic copies (flash drives) should be placed in a smaller envelope and properly affixed to the hardcopy submission.

4. The Tender document may be purchased from the Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek for a non-refundable fee of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000). The method of payment accepted will be cash. Documents will be available for purchase from the If they're any queries, bidders are asked to 22nd of March 2023 submit a written letter of inquiry to the Procurement Unit before Thursday, April 13th, 2023.

5. The tender must be enclosed in a plain sealed envelope bearing no identity of the Tenderer and must be clearly marked on the top, left-hand corner 'As stated above'. Late bids will be rejected.

6. All tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before 9:00 am on Thursday 20th day of April 2023. All bids will be opened in the presence of the contractor(s), supplier(s), or their representative(s) who choose to attend. No electronic bidding will be permitted. Late bids will be rejected

7. Address: Chairman

National Procurement & Tender Administration Board

Ministry of Finance Compound

Main & Urquhart Streets

G/town

8. The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the Tenders without assigning any reason.

Permanent Secretary

Note

All Local and International bidders of all types interested in government contracts are being urged by the National Procurement and Tender Administration (NPTA) to register their business in accordance with section 4A (2) of the Amended Procurement act dated 12 June 2019 “…Every supplier or contractor shall apply to be registered as a bidder in the register of bidders in order to participate in procurement proceedings at least seven (7) days before taking part in any procurement proceedings…”

Suppliers and Contractors of all types can register using the link mentioned below: https://bidders.npta.gov.gy/registration