Roopnaraine withdraws resignation

Rupert Roopnaraine

Dr Rupert Roopnaraine has withdrawn his resignation which had been tendered to President David Granger.

This was announced this afternoon by Minister of State Joseph Harmon. Roopnaraine will continue to serve as a minister in the Ministry of the Presidency and as a Member of Parliament.  Harmon  said that this was after “fruitful discussion” with the President.

Harmon added that Roopnaraine had stated health reasons for his resignation but the government had promised to work with him on this.