The Public Accounts Committee recently examined the long-standing controversy regarding the previous APNU+AFC government's decision to withhold information about an 18 million US dollar signing bonus received from ExxonMobil in 2016. During the session, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill emphasized that current regulations now impose criminal consequences for failing to disclose such financial transactions. The committee's discussion focused on the lack of transparency surrounding these funds during the previous administration's tenure. This review highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure accountability regarding government dealings with international oil entities. The session served as a reminder of the legal obligations that public officials must uphold when managing state resources and financial agreements.
Source : Guyana Chronicle
