Red Thread calls for Lawrence to be relieved of social protection portfolio

Members of Red Thread, Childlink and the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) picketing the office of Social Protection Minister, Volda Lawrence on Lamaha Street.

Red Thread is calling on President David Granger to relieve Minister Volda Lawrence of the social protection portfolio.

Its call comes in light of a comment the minister made in relation to allegations against an APNU+AFC coalition candidate, Winston Harding, who has been charged several times, although not convicted, for child molestation.

When asked about the situation, Lawrence had said that the allegations were a “family issue.”

“This is a family issue that has been going on and on and on and on for whatever reason,