THE Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has welcomed President David Granger’s appointment of Mrs. Tabitha Sarabo-Halley as the new Minister of Public Service in the Coalition’s Cabinet.

In a statement, the WPA said Mrs. Sarabo-Halley was nominated by the party to replace Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine in the positions he held at the time of his resignation as a Member of Parliament and Minister of the Government.

The announcement was made public by President Granger in his address to the nation on Thursday, April 25, 2019. “The party salutes our young and dedicated comrade, Sister Tabitha, in her political elevation to the national responsibility thrust on her by WPA, the APNU, the Coalition and the President. We stand ready to give our full support to ensure that the new Public Service Minister and Parliamentarian is successful in her new roles,” WPA said.

According to the party, as a younger generation political leader, woman and strong advocate for youth empowerment, Sarabo-Halley’s appointment symbolises WPA’s enduring commitment to, and support for, youth and gender equality. “It is our expectation that her presence in the Cabinet will greatly enhance relations between the WPA’s Executive and the Cabinet. For us, this marks a new and significant phase in our relations within the APNU, the coalition, and the government. We are confident that her appointment will strengthen our collective efforts to prevail in the general and regional elections, whenever they are held,” the WPA said, adding:

“Even as we offer best wishes to our sister Tabitha, WPA also takes this opportunity to place on record our profound appreciation to Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine for his years of selfless service in advancing the interests of the people of Guyana, and offer our continued support to him in keeping with his desire to serve the people of Guyana.”