The city of Georgetown will now be spearheaded by People National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) Councillor, Pandit Ubraj Narine after he was elected as the new mayor. Narine, who represents Constituency One, was nominated by Councillow Ivelaw Henry and entered the race with People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councillor Bishram Kupen who was selected by Deon Younge. The new mayor secured 21 votes in his favour and was elected accordingly.
Following his lead was Alfred Mentore who was elected as the Deputy Mayor with 23 votes and six against the nomination.
The Council elected seven persons to charge the Finance Committee, comprising of Patricia Chase-Green, Yvonne Ferguson, Ivelaw Henry, Oscar Clarke, Trichia Richards, Yvonne Ferguson and Bisham Kuppen. Oscar Clarke was appointed as the Chairman to govern this financial body while the outgoing mayor was elected as Vice-Chairwoman. The newly elected councilors and mayor will commence their duties as of January 1 2019.
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