Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo will undergo by-pass heart surgery on Tuesday at a medical institution in the United States and is expected to recover fully in the coming weeks, State Minister, Joseph Harmon has announced.

The Minister of State in release said that Nagamootoo recently underwent a routine medical examination in Guyana which revealed that he has some cardiac issues. “Prime Minister Nagamootoo was advised to seek further medical intervention and brought forward a planned private visit to the United States,” Harmon stated.

“As a result of further examinations, Prime Minister Nagamootoo will undergo by-pass heart surgery tomorrow, Tuesday February 13th at a medical institution in the United States and is expected to recover fully in the coming weeks. He is accompanied on his travel by Mrs. Sita Nagamootoo. Further updates will be provided.”