HON. Minister Raphael Trotman, recently sworn in as the Minister of Governance within the Ministry of the Presidency, took up his appointment earlier in the week. Apart from responsibility for governance issues, the Minister is also responsible for oversight of the management of the nation’s natural resources which form part of the patrimony of Guyana.
He now occupies offices on Upper Brickdam, and has already met with the staff of his Ministry.

The Minister has commenced scheduled familiarisation meetings and visits to the several agencies under his portfolio. During the coming weeks, the minister also intends to meet with international, donor, private sector organisations, other development partners and stakeholders of the governance and natural resources sectors.

World Environment Day will be observed in Guyana and around the world on June 5, 2015, and it is expected that the minister will be out and about supporting the efforts at restoring the image of Georgetown, our “Garden City”, and that of communities outside of the city.