Basil Williams unopposed as PNCR Chairman
Attorney General Basil Williams
Attorney General Basil Williams

BASIL Williams will likely return as Chairman of the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) when the 19th Biennial Delegates’ Congress is held this weekend, as he is currently unopposed. Initial reports had indicated that Williams, the current Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, was being challenged for the chairmanship of the party by former party leader Robert Corbin, the Minister of Social Protection Volda Lawrence and Lurlene Nestor. However, they have all signalled non-interest.
Like Williams, President David Granger will head into the conference unchallenged for the position of leader of the 59-year-old party.
However, there are several nominees vying for the position of Vice- Chairman. These include Lawrence, Dr George Norton, Joseph Harmon, Aubrey Norton, James Bond, Dawn Hastings, Winston Felix, Beni Raymond and Clement Corlette.
Sources indicate that the Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, will likely return unopposed as treasurer. Larry London and Annette Ferguson were also nominated for this post, but are not interested in the position. There were 73 nominations for the members of the central executive committee.
The Biennial Delegates’ Congress will be held under the theme, “PNCR-Vanguard of a Green Economy” in keeping with President Granger’s push for a green Guyana.
“As the largest mass-based party in Guyana and the largest partner in the coalition, APNU+AFC Administration, the People’s National Congress/Reform will lead and show leadership as we work towards achieving the goal of a Green Guyana,” said Williams.
Over 500 delegates and several hundred observers from all 10 administrative regions of the country; the North America Region; and the United Kingdom are expected to attend the Congress.

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