Gov’t stands by Ramotar inclusion on Mercosur team

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

The government is defending the inclusion of PPP General Secretary Donald Ramotar on Guyana’s delegation to the two-day Mercosur summit in Brazil.

President Bharrat Jagdeo is leading the delegation, which is expected to pursue talks on the deep water harbour and the Lethem-Linden road paving initiatives.

However, the addition of Ramotar is raising eyebrows as it did when the party boss accompanied the head of state on previous foreign visits. Observers have questioned his inclusion on the trips as the party prepares to