Former President Donald Ramotar Slams Jagdeo/Ali Management Of Sugar Industry, “A let down to our ancestors”
In a stunning turn of events and what can be seen as a subliminal slap in the face of the Ali/Jagdeo management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), past PPP president Donald Ramotar cited many inconsistencies with governments budget and plan for Guyana sugar industry.
Ramotar cited wasteful spending by the government and GuySuCo, “Recently there was news emanating from the corporation in relation to the purchase of some forty tractors. The tractors identified were very expensive. However, Guysuco has records and experience with very good machinery at far less cost from other sources. “
Ramotar also questioned the competence of Sasenarine Singh who is the government-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Sugar Cooperation (GuySuCo) and his team.
“It is unfortunate that the team put up by the administration is not generating nor demonstrating any confidence that it is up to the challenge. It is not motivating workers nor managers at the middle level. All the signs are that they are old style managers who are more focused on prestige such as fancy expensive vehicles, huge salaries and expensive personal accommodation. Its employment practices do not seem to be searching for the most skilled and experienced managers, but on cronies who can sing the praise of the boss. Egoism is now more dominant than finding the best. “
The past PPP/C president concluded,
“It is time that the government pay close attention to what is taking place at GuySuCo. If this is not done then the point would be reached where the government would look for the easy way out and accept privatization of the industry. They would say we tried, we have put in a lot of money but it has not worked, therefore, we have no other option but to sell out the industry. That would be a huge collective slap in our faces and a great let down to our ancestors who invested their life’s blood in sugar. A great opportunity is being missed!”