PPP likely to select candidate early in new year -Ramotar

(FILE PHOTO) Donald Ramotar speaking recently at the PPP’s 60th anniversary dinner

The PPP is likely to select its presidential candidate for the 2011 General Elections early in the new year, according to the party’s General Secretary and presidential hopeful Donald Ramotar. Speaking with Stabroek News yesterday, Ramotar said there had been no major developments since the party announced in September that it would be retaining its old selection procedure to choose its candidate. According to him, several matters are still being discussed and as soon as a decision on the individual is made, the public would be informed.

“I suspect a decision will be made early in the new year … from my experience I believe that will be it,” Ramotar stated. He added that