The Ministry of Presidency has announced that it has terminated the services of Mr. Omar Shariff as Permanent Secretary effective December 31, 2016.
As a result, Ms Abena Moore was appointed to the position of substantive Permanent Secretary as of January 3, 2017.
On June 30, 2016, Mr. Shariff was sent on leave by Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, pending an investigation by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force.