Photo of Harmon and Tiwarie in China raises further questions

The photograph, which shows Tiwarie, APNU member Larry London, a representative of NICIL, Harmon and Williams in the company of two Chinese businessmen while on the China visit, yesterday began circulating on social media and was met with much criticism.

A photo of Minister of State Joseph Harmon and businessman Brian Tiwarie at what appears to be a restaurant during their recent visit to China has raised further questions about their missions there.

While Harmon and Tiwarie were in China, Tiwarie’s appointment by Harmon as a government advisor was rescinded by President David Granger.  Harmon has been under pressure to disclose details of his trip to China and whether there was any connection to Tiwarie.

Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana National Industrial Company (GNIC) and agent for the Chinese-owned NUTECH Company Clinton Williams, who is also in the photo, yesterday said that his being part of the delegation with Harmon in China was to