Tancoo defends Ramdeen, says bold approach is ‘fulfilling his mandate’

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February 2, 2026

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Tancoo defends Ramdeen, says bold approach is ‘fulfilling his mandate’

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Kejan Haynes

PANAMA CITY -Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo has pushed back against criticism of National Gas Company chairman Gerald Ramdeen, rejecting claims he is acting unilaterally as the Government moves to raise natural gas prices and dismantle subsidies.

The defence comes after industry sources warn the heavy-handed approach to contract negotiations could force several downstream manufacturers off the Point Lisas Industrial Estate.

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