During a Press Conference today, 21st of June, 2022, Dr. Jagdeo said that a Commission of Inquiry into the March 2, 2022 has been launched. The Vice President says he is confident that the COI will reveal that the APNU/AFC coalition government lost and attempted to rig the said elections.
Jagdeo Says that Vice News Videoed Him Without His Knowledge or Consent
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said today that Vice News has reputational issues globally, and suggested that they are eager to produce sensationalized content which appeals to a US audience such as showing corrupt third world leaders and portraying China’s dominance of of the world. He posited that the publication is profit driven because they have to produce what sells. Further, the Vice President said he doesn’t blame Vice News for carrying out the undercover operation which failed to link him to corruption.
State of Emergency in Region 7 as River Overflows into Villages
The overflowing of the Cuyuni River yesterday drove flood waters up across several villages including Cumang and Korotokuh. Residents say the water has never been so high and worse yet, it’s still rising. One resident told this publication that their animals, including horses, cattle, and sheep, ran away into the forest last night as the flood waters rose. When they woke up, they could not find the animals.