Ramotar adds few new faces, ministry to Cabinet

President Donald Ramotar (third, left front) with his Cabinet after the swearing-in at State House yesterday (Photo by Anjuli Persaud)

President Donald Ramotar yesterday swore in 20 ministers of government, which saw five newcomers and a new Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, while portfolios were exchanged among several holdovers from the previous administration.

The first Cabinet meeting took place yesterday afternoon as the President said he wanted to have the work of the new government get up to speed quickly.

The swearing-in took place at State House, two days after President Ramotar took the oath of office. Former