Facing parliamentary opponents determined to push through a no-confidence motion against the government in the National Assembly tomorrow, Attorney-General Anil Nandlall yesterday urged the opposition to reconsider and said that the suspension of the House presents a “golden opportunity” for both sides to agree on an agenda.
President Donald Ramotar on Tuesday threatened that he will either prorogue (suspend) or dissolve Parliament if the opposition proceeds with its planned motion of no-confidence. The combined opposition – APNU and AFC- remain resolute that they would go ahead with the motion and met on Friday to finalise their plans for specific anticipated government moves tomorrow. If passed, the no-confidence motion would force the President and his Cabinet to resign and general elections would have to be held within three months.
However, with the prorogation of Parliament, the government can win itself breathing room for up to