UG in dire need of constitutional reform

THE University of Guyana (UG) is calling for a constitutional reform as the constitution is too weak, says UG Registrar, Mr. Vincent Alexander.

Mr. Alexander last Friday at the Installation programme of the UGSS President and Executive Council stated that because of the weak constitution which UG has, the council could only last for a single semester, after which there will be another election to select another set of students to make up the council.
He further stated that he is calling on students and officials of the university to support this development so that the elected body could last longer and also things could run smoother.
Mr. Alexander said that he hopes his call for a better constitution “does not fall on deaf ears” and hopefully with the help of the newly-elected University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) the university could work towards achieving this goal.

MAJOR GOAL
Speaking to the Guyana Chronicle, newly-elected President of the UGSS, Joshua Griffith stated that constitutional reform is one of their main aims.
Griffith noted that there will be a general meeting with one-third of UG’s student population, whereby the matter will be further discussed.
He further stated that he and his executives have already met and discussed some of the matters, and there will be some changes that are expected to be made as soon as possible.
Griffith also said that the task ahead will not be an easy one because there will have to be constant debates, meetings, etc. in order for this venture to be a success.
He added that with the support of the student population and other UG officials, they intend to work assiduously towards achieving this goal.
Meanwhile some minor changes are being made at the moment and as soon as this venture is publicised and finalised the major changes will be made.

(By Navendra Seoraj)