Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine says no city funds were used for his recent trip to a New York, USA rally organised by the group, Guyana Organization Against Racism (GOAR).
There had been posts on social media alleging that city funds had been utilised for the mayor’s trip to this political rally and a requisition from City Hall seeking US$600 as an out-of-pocket allowance for the mayor for the period August 11 to 18 was circulated.
In a post on his Facebook page, Narine said the city’s International Relations Officer who makes arrangements for travel had made the request for the allowance without being aware that the attendance was at a political event.
“While the officer was executing his duties, I learnt about the requisition and immediately informed him that these travel arrangements involved politics thus requested the officer to withdraw the said requisition instantly.
“For the record, it should be known to the public that everything involving this trip was funded by the Guyana Organization Against Racism (GOAR) who extended the invitation. It should also be known that the Government is free to request an audit if they see fit”, Narine said.
