Although not informed of the decision to replace him as Chairman of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Board of Directors, former prime minister Hamilton Green yesterday said that he would abide by it.
Green’s comments came after Minister of State Joseph Harmon told a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday that as part of government’s plan to establish an age requirement for persons who sit on state boards, agencies and commissions, Green would not be asked to return once a new CH&PA board is sworn in shortly.
“Government at the end of 2016 did a review of all boards and commissions in this country which affect the life and livelihood of Guyanese people. [And], in particular, the CH&PA [which is responsible] for the whole housing development, the whole housing thrust moving forward, that is an area which is of concern to the government and the government