BREAKING NEWS: Donald Ramotar accepts PM post in coalition govt

Apr 01, 2016 News

As we inch closer to the 50th Independence anniversary, in a surprise move President

President David Granger and former President Donald Ramotar.

David Granger announced that former President Donald Ramotar is joining the coalition government.
Never before in the history of Guyana has people from the top three political parties joined forces in Guyana. Just prior to last year’s elections, APNU and AFC formed a coalition then won narrowly the elections.
Now, in a historic move by a sitting President, David Granger has announced that Ramotar has joined the coalition. His joining came after he accepted the office of Prime Minister in a Cabinet to be revamped.
Details have not been released as yet, but are expected to be known within days. Early indications are that Moses Nagamootoo has agreed to be an associate to the Finance Minister and a Presidential Advisor.
There are others who have been approached by the coalition but only two have accepted the invitation. They are Clement Rohee, and Carolyn Rodrigues.
Rohee is being considered to oversee the Police Department.
Carolyn Rodrigues would be working along with Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge.
Robert Persaud who made an approach for a position, was turned down.
When contacted for comments about this newly formed coalition, Khemraj Ramjattan said he was not briefed on any of these new developments.
He said it was the same thing with Brian Tiwarie and his Ministerial Advisor on Business.