Minister of State Joseph Harmon says contractor Brian Tiwarie is one of 34 persons who were appointed as honorary ministerial advisors.
Breaking his silence on the controversial appointment, which has attracted widespread criticism, Harmon, in a statement issued last evening by the Ministry of the Presidency, said Tiwarie was issued with an instrument of appointment based on the recommendation of the General Secretary of APNU. Harmon is the General Secretary of APNU.
“I was subsequently advised by the President, who was not aware of all the appointees, that he was not in agreement with this one and that the appointment should be rescinded on March 24, 2016. I agreed with the decision of His Excellency and his rationale for
