CHAITRAM SINGH

Intag is a canton on the bank of the Intag River.  Sparsely populated, it is well known in Ecuador for its coffee and its thermal swimming pools (piscinas thermales), sourced by the adjacent mountains.

My interview with President Ramotar (May 12) lasted about 75 minutes and focused on civil-military relations since 1992. Among the issues we discussed were the missions of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), budgetary allocations, and relations with different Chiefs of Staff. The interview was followed by an extensive session with Presidential Advisor Gail Texeira. I subsequently met with Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh.