Accused child molester sworn in as city councillor

Winston Harding (right) attempts to speak with Linda Haley in the council chamber yesterday. (Photo by Keno George)

Buoyed by the support of members of his constituency and the ruling coalition, alleged child molester Winston Harding was yesterday sworn in as a councillor of Georgetown, a post he has no intention of resigning.

Responding to questions from Stabroek News after the first meeting of the new council yesterday, Harding indicated that he will not be resigning and has not been asked to do so by the ruling APNU+AFC coalition which he represents.

He also enjoys the unequivocal support of several residents of