The PNCR today announced Sherwin Benjamin as its new General Secretary.
A release from the party said that the appointment was made by its Leader, Aubrey Norton, a former General Secretary, “under the authority granted him by the party’s constitution”.
The new appointment was necessitated by the abrupt resignation of the previous General Secretary, Dawn Hastings- Williams just days before the last congress.
The release said that the party held its first Central Executive Committee meeting, following its 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress, on Wednesday, 17th July 2024 and Norton announced the appointment of Benjamin as the party’s new General Secretary.
“Mr. Benjamin brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the PNCR, having been involved in the party since 1997. He has held various positions within the Guyana Youth and Students Movement (GYSM), including Group Chairman, Regional Vice Chairman for Region 6, National Executive Committee Member, and National Treasurer. Additionally, he currently serves as the Regional Representative to the PNCR’s Central Executive Committee for Region 4”, the release said.
In his professional life, Benjamin is a lawyer admitted to the Fiji Bar in July 2015. He is a graduate of the GuySuCo Training Centre, New Amsterdam Technical Institute, Critchlow Labour College, Project Management Institute, University of Guyana, and the University of Fiji, the release said.
As the new General Secretary, the release said that Benjamin will play a key role in leading the PNCR’s efforts to strengthen its organizational efficiency, readiness, and appeal as the party and country prepare for the upcoming regional and national elections.
