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PersonalThe stockpiling of arms in Venezuela ought to raise red flags, PNCR Leader Robert Corbin said yesterday, urging the government to state its position. El almacenamiento de armas en Venezuela debe elevar banderas rojas, PNCR Líder Robert Corbin dijo ayer, instando al gobierno a manifestar su posición.
The party is calling for the Guyana government to declare a policy on the arms build-up, following Venezuela’s recent purchases from both Russia and China. El partido está llamando para el gobierno de Guyana para declarar una política de acumulación de armas, después de Venezuela de la reciente compra de Rusia y de China. Russia recently said it would loan Venezuela US$1B to buy Russian military hardware. Rusia dijo recientemente que Venezuela préstamo 1B dólares de los EE.UU. para comprar equipo militar ruso. The party is also pushing for the government to put the region on alert, saying Guyana should prepare for defence of its national interest by diplomatic and other means. El partido es también para empujar al gobierno a poner la región en estado de alerta, diciendo Guyana debe prepararse para la defensa de sus intereses nacionales por medios diplomáticos y otros medios.
Speaking at the party’s weekly press briefing yesterday, Corbin called the build-up a threat. Hablando en la fiesta semanal de la rueda de prensa el día de ayer, Corbin llamó la acumulación de una amenaza. “Guyana’s territorial integrity could be jeopardized,” he said, while recalling that in 1966 the Venezuelan build- up resulted in the Ankoko incursion. "Guyana la integridad territorial podría estar en peligro", dijo, al tiempo que recuerda que en 1966 los venezolanos acumulación dio lugar a la incursión Ankoko.
He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is charged with protecting Guyana’s territorial integrity and he lamented that it has not said anything on the issue. Agregó que el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores se encarga de la protección de Guyana la integridad territorial y lamentó que él no ha dicho nada sobre el tema.
PNCR MP Mervyn Williams told reporters that while Venezuela’s recent arms purchases have attracted regional and international attention, the government has chosen to remain silent. PNCR MP Mervyn Williams dijo a los periodistas que Venezuela, mientras que la reciente compra de armas regional han atraído la atención internacional y, el gobierno ha optado por permanecer en silencio. He said the party saw this as a dangerous and ill-advised policy and urged a defined position on the issue. Dijo que el partido vio esto como un peligroso y mal aconsejado política e instó a una posición definida sobre el tema. “The policy of inaction has given rise to an alarming psychological condition of passivity”, Williams said. "La política de la inacción ha dado lugar a una alarmante situación psicológica de la pasividad", dijo Williams.
Williams added that Venezuelan arguments that the arms are for defensive purposes cannot be taken at face value, particularly since an assessment of the stockpiling showed it to be out of proportion to the needs of the Venezuelan nation. Williams venezolano añadió que los argumentos de que las armas son para fines defensivos no pueden ser tomadas en valor nominal, en particular desde una evaluación de la acumulación lo mostró a estar fuera de proporción a las necesidades de la nación venezolana.
Moreover, it is also a worrying development, he said, in the context of a known controversy between Venezuela and Guyana and the willingness of Caracas to use force when it considers it in its national interest. Por otra parte, también es una evolución preocupante, dijo, en el contexto de una conocida controversia entre Venezuela y Guyana y la voluntad de Caracas de recurrir a la fuerza cuando lo considere en su interés nacional.
He reminded that in November last year two pontoons were blown up by Venezuelan security forces in the Cuyuni River after invading Guyana’s land and air space for which there has never been any satisfactory explanation. Recordó que en noviembre del año pasado dos pontones fueron voladas por las fuerzas de seguridad venezolanas en el río Cuyuni Guyana después de invadir la tierra y el espacio aéreo para los que nunca ha habido ninguna explicación satisfactoria.
Venezuela arms build-up should raise red flags -PNCR
BY StaffThe stockpiling of arms in Venezuela ought to raise red flags, PNCR Leader Robert Corbin said yesterday, urging the government to state its position.
The party is calling for the Guyana government to declare a policy on the arms build-up, following Venezuela’s recent purchases from both Russia and China. Russia recently said it would loan Venezuela US$1B to buy Russian military hardware. The party is also pushing for the government to put the region on alert, saying Guyana should prepare for defence of its national interest by diplomatic and other means.
Speaking at the party’s weekly press briefing yesterday, Corbin called the build-up a threat. “Guyana’s territorial integrity could be jeopardized,” he said, while recalling that in 1966 the Venezuelan build- up resulted in the Ankoko incursion.
He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is charged with protecting Guyana’s territorial integrity and he lamented that it has not said anything on the issue.
PNCR MP Mervyn Williams told reporters that while Venezuela’s recent arms purchases have attracted regional and international attention, the government has chosen to remain silent. He said the party saw this as a dangerous and ill-advised policy and urged a defined position on the issue. “The policy of inaction has given rise to an alarming psychological condition of passivity”, Williams said.
Williams added that Venezuelan arguments that the arms are for defensive purposes cannot be taken at face value, particularly since an assessment of the stockpiling showed it to be out of proportion to the needs of the Venezuelan nation.
Moreover, it is also a worrying development, he said, in the context of a known controversy between Venezuela and Guyana and the willingness of Caracas to use force when it considers it in its national interest.
He reminded that in November last year two pontoons were blown up by Venezuelan security forces in the Cuyuni River after invading Guyana’s land and air space for which there has never been any satisfactory explanation
.20 Responses to “Venezuela arms build-up should raise red flags –PNCR1.
Raymond Persaudon October 4th, 2008 6:30 am
The Government is doing the right thing - do not aggrevate the situation. The international agencies will deal with this as they did in Georgia, Europe recently.
There is nothing Guyana can do, we cannot afford equip the military to oppose Venezuela. The best thing to do is to be friendly and maintain diplomatic channels.
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RDMANon October 4th, 2008 6:52 am
Mr.Corbin don’t let me lose respect for you,you start acting like Peter Ramsaroop and condemning everything Venezuelan,the government of Guyana is right to keep silent and the foreign affairs ministry also, stop your propaganda,you are trying to score cheap political mileage.Chavez is a friend of Caricom and Caricom heads are wise enough to know he is no threat to them,Chavez wouldn’t invade Guyana he is wise enough to know should he go that route the Americans would get involved and that would bring about his demise.Chavez is a military leader and his arms build up is for the defense of his country, should the Americans invaded.I study the Venezuelan situation pretty well and I am waiting for you whenever you come to New York on one Caribbean radio,i am going to ask you some tough questions on Venezuela,you have a long time to do your research,you have more in Guyana to do,get on the street and protest the detention of Oliver Hinckson and other issues that’s making headlines everyday.
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Satishon October 4th, 2008 8:07 am
The stockpiling of arms in Venezuela ought to raise red flags, PNCR Leader Robert Corbin says and he is right … up to a point.
Venezuela’s argument is primarily with the US and the Bush Administration in particular.Russia sees helping Venezuela, as a type of payback for the USA ‘meddling’ in countries close to the Russian borders.Guyana therefore, is on the periphery of Venezuelan concerns at the present time and has no real need to worry too much.
Inaction by the Guyanese government HOWEVER, might indeed give rise to a psychological condition of seeming passivity and it is for this reason that the Guyanese diplomats in Venezuela should earn their keep and seek constant communication with their hosts so mis-steps are unlikely.
Meanwhile, there is no reason the GDF should not conduct active ‘exercises’ on the Venezuelan borders.Unmanned ariel drones with cctv could be very useful to keep track of troop movements etc…
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yasuman71on October 4th, 2008 8:22 am
It’s an open secret the United States wants Hugo Chavez out. All Venezuela is doing is preparing for any possible attack from the US, as happened in Iraq against Saddam Hussein. The arms are not meant to be used against Guyana, which Hugo Chavez regards as a friendly country. Robert Corbin is raising a marabunta’s nest.
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evileyes
on October 4th, 2008 8:37 am
Venezuela arms build-up should raise red flags -PNCR::::::::Say this is a joke please::::Im laughing::::Ha ha Ha ………………………..Hahahahahahahahaha….
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amen-raon October 4th, 2008 8:55 am
Although i agree with mr. corbin on the venezuelan arms buildup, guyana has to be on the alert for anything. But if an invasion does occur i don’t think guyana is in any position to defend it’s territory against a superior venezuelan army the guyana defense force doesn’t have a large standing army nor is it equipt with any advance military equipment, neither any superior air defense so the best thing guyana can do is to draw international support from it’s allies like the u.s.a and china or any other country that is willing to help.
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drumup_change
on October 4th, 2008 8:58 am
……..i was of the understanding that guyana was already given to Russia and China through the leadership of Venezuela………people where was big jag train….what is his policies??…….
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sheik
on October 4th, 2008 9:47 am
Robert who cares .They can’t use the neuva soldiers who failed to track Fineman and Skinney in the jungle, failed to secure a couple of lights, cables and scrap metal at the airport how are they going to deal with Venezuela.Is Best going to put some canoes in Eteringbang since he lack the skills to plan and execute such type of border operations? The Commander -In- Chief better start putting a plan in place to bring back former stalwart officers and senior nco’ s as consultants to train and reorganize force for combat readiness.Stalwarts like Carl Morgan, Desmond Roberts, Azad Ishoff,Joe Singh,David Grainger,Victor Wilson,Bob Mitchell,Fairbain Liverpool,Max Hinds, Ian Fraser,Bonny Stewart,Orville Nedd former head of Canu ,Johnny Glasgow,Benjamin, Mills etc.
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torbo
on October 4th, 2008 9:48 am
what can the blind govt.of guyana say mr. corbin you are not saying anything inparliment , you mr corbin not pressuring this regime , pnc just pop it head up from time to time to let people know that you still alive, this regime is dependanton the venezuela oil ,sometimes i think that venezuela controlling certain partsof guyana and is just a matter of time before a total invasion of my country.
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Fineman cousinon October 4th, 2008 10:24 am
i cant believe this is the party i supported corbin you’r worse than lincon lewis for wanting to get in the limelight venezuela dont need no arms build up to be a threat to guyana if they want to invade guyana there is nothing anyone can do there is no defence against them the gdf are a bunch of play soldiers the only defence is to go and hide and hope not to get shot while the big ones fly to new york and retire to enjoy their ill gotten gains come on man try something else find another cause to get in the news and shame on you stabroek for giving him space in the paper
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Fulano de Talon October 4th, 2008 10:32 am
This is a serious development. With the GDF doing what the GPF should be doing there is none to monitor our borders. With the destruction of the GNS which had locations strategically set up for territorial protection purposes our porous borders have been made even more vulnerable to invasions. Now since our previous Ambassador, a career diplomat, has been removed I doubt her replacement has the intellectual capacity to deal with the current events. I guess we’ll all be speaking espanol in the within the next few years.
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shea30on October 4th, 2008 10:34 am
There’s a strong need for concern here…..the government needs to act quickly to ensure that it safeguards and protects what’s ours !!!!! We don’t want to be caught in a situation where our arms forces are not prepare to defend what’s ours!!!!!
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fireflyon October 4th, 2008 10:48 am
Now its time to act… where are the actors.. El Presidente?]
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Ruperton October 4th, 2008 10:50 am
Two in a row—Mr. Vieira on Guysuco and now Venezuela intrusion (war ships and planes) are good questions from the most undemocratic source.
Venezuela has been drawing all of Guyana’s oil ( straw methodology) from the reserves that both Guyana and Venezuela share off the cost of Guyana and Venezuela in the Essquibo region —no questions ask. This is with full content of both the PPP and PNC until now.
Venezuela sees the need to get more aggressive to claim the whole territory —because it is no longer feasible to use the straw to draw Guyana oil reserves— Venezuela has to own the territory.
This is a perfect opportunity for President Chavez to move and claim the areas closer to Guyana—-but with the PPP playing with their “socialist “ friend this will be done very easily.
Guyanesewill find out who their true friend is— USA.
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Kaieteur Gold
on October 4th, 2008 10:54 am
Wow! As the subject line of this article reads: “Venezuela arms build-up should raise red flags -PNCR”. It appears that someone must have turned the kitchen stove and the kettle is whistling; therefore, it must be time for “coffee”; or, is it gonna be “English Tea”.
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Johanon October 4th, 2008 12:12 pm
This Veno build-up probably has more to do with the US than Guyana. I doubt Brazil will allow any significant power shifts along its borders, which can very well happen if Venezuela acquires Essequibo. That Guyana should have a clear voice on this build-up goes without saying. But I’m way more concerned about the tension Chavez is bringing to the region by his stupidity. Let’s hope Guyana takes advantage of the coming tensions to leave herself better off when it’s gone.
17Vatvic on October 4th, 2008 12:15 pm
What did the PPP do when, in the 70’s Venezuela entered and possessed by force Guyana’s territory? I remember Burnham mobilized his natural base of supporters and among other activities created the People’s Militia (this was the time when Dave Martins made the song “Not a Blade of Grass”) I remember clearly that the PPP did not support the administration of the day and it was always suspected that some sort of secret dialog was held between the PPP and the Venezuelans, for this reason the speech at the UN by Mr. Reid on the invasion did not bring on any serious support for our plea against foreign aggression. I always believed that the PPP at it’s core is incapable of being a serious defender of our borders .
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urboss
on October 4th, 2008 12:23 pm
Bad idea Mr. Corbin no need to declare it stands on Arms, what Guyana have to declare, the bandits have more high powered weapon than the army and you Corbin should ask the bandits that question. Guyana is like a lil fly with arms. But for the record i am afraid for Guyana. Guyana will be in the centre of all this when rockets starting to fly over each other. Guyana is the closest ally to USA, and for Chavez to stock up on arms and soon a nuclear facility going to be funded by the Russian, while at the same time the USA going to send in Spies. Where Chavez will points his finger, just across the border! When they blew up the dredges on Guyana soil I still haven’t read anything about Venezuelan releasing any statement on that issue. This issue is very sensitive on Venezuela stock piling, but at the same time Guyana cannot do anything to radical Chavez. From what is going on with Russia – Georgia conflict while NATO is meddling in it, then Iran, N Korea, don’t be surprised the next world war starts up in South America. Chavez is trying to get the USA out of the Latin Americans and this is not going to go down easy, even though I support Chavez for his grand standing on some issue about the Bush Administration. Guyana will be drag in this mess diplomatically.
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8R-DAWon October 4th, 2008 12:44 pm
Should Venezuela decide decide to attack Guyana, their victory is certainly guaranteed. Strategical aerial attacks will surely destroy us, and they do have “superior” air power that we can only challenge maybe ground to air. Since Burnham, Guyana has stopped investing in the Guyana Defence Force. War is not necessary, but we must be prepared for it. We know that sooner or later we may have to defend our territorial integrity so as not to lose it. Venezuela is militarily superior to Guyana, that is a fact. The only thing to do is to trust that our diplomats can through intelligent dialogue with their Venezuela counterparts. Guyana does not have funds to provide the necessary military coverage it needs to competently protect itself from a formidable adversary. Let’s not entertain romantic ideas, unless Guyana has outside help, Venzeuela would march over us!
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good guy
on October 4th, 2008 1:17 pm
Mr Corbin was asleep all the time –Venezuela was building up their arsenal a long timeago even in Burnham times . Besides Guyana has nothing to be afraid of —who wants “the land of many waters ” anyway ? Maybe Corbin is afraid that Congress Place will be
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