GEORGETOWN, Guyana – As 25 members of Cabinet were sworn in on Saturday evening, President Irfaan Ali issued a stern warning that ministerial performance will be under constant review and that accountability—not authority—will define the next five years of governance.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC takes the oath of office before President Irfaan Ali.Speaking at the Oath of Office ceremony at State House, he said the newly appointed ministers are expected to deliver.
He stressed that the next five years would be the most decisive in Guyana’s history, and performance would be measured by results, people-centred leadership, and efficient public service delivery.
“The new Cabinet today has put on notice that these are the measuring sticks,” Ali said, adding that accountability will remain at the heart of governance, with ministers assessed continuously, and changes made where necessary.
“This government is not about power, and I want to make that very clear,” the President declared. “Those who wish to exercise power, you will find yourself out of the job very quickly. This government is the exercise of responsibility, service, humility, no egos, no egos.”
Members of the Cabinet. (Photo: DPI)Full List of Appointed Ministers:Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
Gail Teixeira – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance
Dr Ashni Singh – Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance
Hugh Todd – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Members of the Cabinet. (Photo: DPI)
Priya Manickchand – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development
Pauline Sukhai – Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Oneidge Walrond – Minister of Home Affairs
Sonia Parag – Minister of Education
Zulfikar Mustapha – Minister of Agriculture
Dr Frank Anthony – Minister of Health
Juan Edghill – Minister of Public Works
Deodat Indar – Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation
Zulfikar Ally – Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation
Susan Rodrigues – Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
Sarah Brown – Minister of Amerindian Affairs
Warren Kwame McCoy – Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister
Keoma Griffith – Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning
Charles Ramson – Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport
Collin Croal – Minister of Housing
Dr Vindhya Persaud – Minister of Human Services and Social Security
Vikash Ramkissoon – Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture
Madanlall Ramraj – Minister within the Ministry of Public Works
Steven Jacobs – Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport
Vanessa Benn – Minister in the Ministry of Housing
Vickram Bharrat – Minister of Natural Resources
Earlier in the week, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was reappointed as Prime Minister, while former President Bharrat Jagdeo was confirmed as Vice President.
They took office following the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s recent electoral victory.
The President said the Cabinet reflected Guyana’s diversity, combining experience and youth, and representing the country’s various ethnic groups.
He reiterated the PPP/C administration’s vision of inclusive development, highlighting goals such as ensuring prosperity for every household, access to clean communities, world-class education and health care, and dignified retirement for elders.
“The journey ahead is going to be accelerated,” he said. “We, at the Office of the President, intend to lead by example.”
