Despite objections from the unions at the University of Guyana (UG) over the selection process, Government has announced the composition of the new UG Council.
Minister of State Joseph Harmon on Thursday announced that the council which would operate for three years with effect from February 22, 2018 includes Chancellor Nigel Harris, Vice Chancellor Ivelaw Griffith, Jacqueline Murray, Dr Paulette Bynoe, UGSS President Norwell Hinds, union representative Dr Jewel Thomas, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Vibert Welch, Representative of the Ministry of Finance Sonya Roopnauth, Vincent Alexander, a yet to be named nominee from the parliamentary opposition, Jasmin Harris, Patrick DeGroot, Mariam Andrews, Alison Butters-Grant, Ivor English, Timothy Jonas, Dr. Navindranauth Rambarran, Dr. Marissa Seepersaud, Major General (rtd) Joseph Singh, Myrna Bernard and Registrar Nigel Gravesande serving as secretary.
