Governor of Brazilian state speaks at PPP/C Lethem meeting

Governor of the State of Roraima, José de Anchieta Junior speaking to Region Nine residents at the PPP/C public meeting in Lethem (GINA photo)

President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday told a Lethem meeting of the PPP/C that the concerns of Amerindians are given “tremendous attention” on the agenda of Cabinet and in a surprise twist the governor of the Brazilian state of Roraima also addressed the gathering and  lauded the President.

The Government Information Agency reporting on the meeting said “The event was graced by Governor of the State of Roraima, José de Anchieta Junior, with whom the President met to discuss several projects that will benefit the citizens of both Guyana and Brazil.

“The Governor lauded the leadership of President Jagdeo who will be demitting Office shortly, and said that