Latest update February 8th, 2025 6:23 PM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Out-of-pocket allowances and the President

Nov 24, 2011 Letters

 

Dear Editor,
Is there any truth to an alleged US$5000 ($1M) out-of-pocket allowance per overseas trip for President Jagdeo?
Arif Bulkan in his article titled “The Jagdeo Presidency: A dozen years of degeneration and decay” (SN, November 7, 2011) reported that President Jagdeo allegedly receives an out-of-pocket allowance of US$5,000 (G$1 million) for each overseas trip he makes, over and above the state funding for every overseas trip which the state pays for.
Could the following questions be answered and clarified by the Office of the President and others with information on this issue:
(1) Does the President receive or has the President ever received an out-of-pocket or personal allowance or any payment or benefit of any similar kind for his overseas travel and trips ever since he became President in 1999?
(2) If such an allowance was recently made or is still being made, what is the amount of the allowance at present, meaning what is the allowance amount paid per trip in 2011 to Mr. Jagdeo?
(3) If such an allowance was recently made or is still being made, is this allowance tax-free?
(4) When was this allowance instituted in the Presidency?
(5) Has this allowance ever increased during the Jagdeo presidency? What are the details of the increases in the allowance since Jagdeo took office in 1999?
(6) Does this allowance apply to every overseas trip the President makes, whether on official or personal business?
We are merely days from an election and this is a vital issue to those who will be voting on November 28th.
M. Maxwell

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| February, 7th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Ken Corsbie – a Guyana Basketball legend passes at 94

Ken Corsbie – a Guyana Basketball legend passes at 94

Feb 08, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- The Caribbean has lost a giant in both the creative arts and sports with the passing of Ken Corsbie, a name synonymous with cultural excellence and basketball pioneering in the...
Read More
Imlach masterclass 126, Alimohamed 66-ball 77, give Harpy Eagles life with game in balance 

Imlach masterclass 126, Alimohamed 66-ball 77,...

Feb 08, 2025

Fraser rebounds well, as Arjoon keeps perfect record

Fraser rebounds well, as Arjoon keeps perfect...

Feb 08, 2025

Guyana to host historic 3×3 Quest Tournament

Guyana to host historic 3×3 Quest Tournament

Feb 08, 2025

Quarter-Finals in Mashramani Street Football Championships set for tonight at National Park

Quarter-Finals in Mashramani Street Football...

Feb 08, 2025

Vurlon Mills Football Academy launches KFC Challenge Series

Vurlon Mills Football Academy launches KFC...

Feb 08, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]