-opposition objects
Amid a flurry of objections from the opposition, the government on Tuesday morning used its majority in Parliament to affirm the University of Guyana (UG) Amendment Order 2024 to expand UG’s council.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand presented the motion to amend the University of Guyana Act.
The order, she said, sought to increase the number of council members from 26 to 32 and add new representatives from various organizations including young people. Manickchand emphasized that this move is intended to give effect to Article 13 of the Constitution, which aims to establish an inclusive democracy by providing opportunities for citizens and their organizations to participate in decision-making processes.