Attorney General, Basil Williams has corrected several inaccuracies contained in a letter to the press by former President Donald Ramotar and also accused him of playing the race card.

In a release issued by his chambers, Williams made reference to Ramotar’s letter in the February 4th, 2017 publication of the Guyana Times. Ramotar had stated in the letter that the Attorney General had “fired, harassed and forced to resign” many persons since taking office. However, Williams has hit back detailing the circumstances under which the persons Ramotar referenced parted with the chambers.

• Indira Ananjit (Former Permanent Secretary, Legal Affairs Ministry)-She was sent on administrative leave following the discovery of millions of dollars’ worth of law books and computer parts authorised by her for purchase but not being found in the Ministry. Her contract was not renewed.
• Sita Ramlall (Solicitor General, Legal Affairs Ministry) -retired at age 65.
• Prithima Kissoon (Deputy Solicitor General) – Currently on Administrative Leave pending investigations in relation to matters she was dealing with in which she acted inimically to the interest of the State.
• Cecil Durjohn (Former Chief Parliamentary Council, Legal Affairs Ministry)- Mr Cecil Dhujohn was given a three years contract by the Hon. Attorney General Basil Williams and resigned for medical reasons.
• Further, His wife Mrs Ananda Dhurjohn who retired at age 55 from the Ministry of Legal Affairs was subsequently re-contracted as a Consultant to the Parliamentary Division by the Hon. Attorney General Basil Williams.
• Sasha Mahadeo (State Council)- She resigned after being accepted the opportunity to further her legal education in Canada.
• Rajendra Jaigobin (State Council) –He resigned and went to work with Mr Anil Nandlall.
• Fareeda Baksh- Ms Baksh was found unlawfully giving out files and documents to Anil Nandlall and his driver. Contract not renewed.
• Dwajendra Rooplall (Personal Assistant) He Campaigned with Mr.Anil Nandall at the last National and Regional Elections and was a member of his personal staff. His contract was not renewed.
• Kemraj Mangroo- Resigned to take full time studies at the University of Guyana.
• Deborah Chan (Clerk)- This individual was never employed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
• Chandradat Mangroo (Mr Nandlall’s personal driver) He Resigned and is now employed at freedom House.
• Adrian Smith,- His contract was not renewed while Stephen Roberts resigned to further his studies. Beulah Williams retired at age 55 and had no interest in renewing her contract, finally Ms Vonetta Atwell is currently on six months Maternity Leave.

“The foregoing puts to rest the lie of Donald Ramotar and his attempt to deceive the Guyanese people and play the race card,” the AG chambers stated.