Guyana’s Ramotar Names New Cabinet

By: - December 5th, 2011

Above: President Donald Ramotar, Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (Photos: GINA)

By the Caribbean Journal staff

New Guyanese President Donald Ramotar has named his new cabinet, with Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and 19 Ministers sworn in this morning.

Most Ministers retained their positions under former President Bharrat Jagdeo, including Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Finance Minister Ashni Singh.

Guyana’s PPP/C won last Monday’s election, however it will rule with a minority government after failing to secure a majority of votes.

See below for the full list:

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