Cabinet of Guyana

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Cabinet of Guyana
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Irfaan Ali Administration
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Date formed2 August 2020 (2020-08-02)
People and organisations
President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali
No. of ministers28
Member party PPP/C
Status in legislatureMajority Government
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History
Legislature termUsually 5 years
Incoming formation 2025 Election

The Cabinet of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is a principal component of the executive branch of the government of Guyana. Established by Article 106 of the Constitution of Guyana, the Cabinet consists of the President of Guyana, the Prime Minister, the Vice Presidents (if any additional Vice Presidents are appointed), and the Ministers appointed by the President. The Cabinet is tasked with aiding and advising the President as it relates to the general control and direction of the government. While the Cabinet is appointed by the President, it is also collectively responsible to Parliament. [1]

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Allocation of Ministerial Portfolios

All portfolios and areas of responsibility that would fall to the Ministers are vested in the President under Article 107 of the constitution until these portfolios are allocated by the President to the charge of a specific Minister. The President may allocate multiple Ministries to one Minister either substantively, or on an acting basis.

Current cabinet

As of September 13, 2025, following the 2025 General and Regional elections, the Cabinet of Guyana consists of the following members: [2] [3] [4] [5]

NameOffice/Portfolio
Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali President (including all portfolios not assigned)
Brig. Ret. Mark Phillips Prime Minister and First Vice President
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President
Mohabir Anil Nandlall Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
Gail Teixeira Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance
Zulfikar Mustapha Minister of Agriculture
Vickash RamkissoonMinister in the Ministry of Agriculture
Sarah BrowneMinister of Amerindian Affairs
Charles S. Ramson Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport
Steven JacobsMinister in the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport
Sonia Parag Minister of Education
Ashni Kumar Singh Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance
Hugh Todd Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Dr. Frank C.S. Anthony Minister of Health
Oneidge Walrond Minister of Home Affairs
Collin Croal Minister of Housing
Vanessa BennMinister in the Ministry of Housing
Dr. Vindhya V. Persaud Minister of Human Services and Social Security
Keoma GriffithMinister of Labour and Manpower Planning
Priya Manickchand Minister of Local Government and Regional Development
Pauline Campbell-Sukhai Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Vickram Bharrat Minister of Natural Resources
Bishop Juan Edghill Minister of Public Works
Zulfikar AliMinister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation
Madanlall RamrajMinister in the Ministry of Public Works
Deodat IndarMinister of Public Utilities and Aviation
Susan Rodrigues Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce
Warren Kwame McCoyMinister in the Office of the Prime Minister

References

  1. "parliament.gov.gy/constitution/". parliament.gov.gy. Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  2. "Government Ministries – Department of Public Information". dpi.gov.gy. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  3. "Nineteen new ministers appointed, Vickram Bharrat named Minister of Natural Resources". Stabroek News. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  4. "Ashni Singh back as Finance Minister". Stabroek News. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  5. "Ministerial responsibilities" (PDF). Official Gazette of Guyana. Government of Guyana. Retrieved 19 January 2024.