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- ↑ Chabrol, Denis (August 5, 2020). "President Ali swears in 19 other Cabinet members". Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ↑ Chabrol, Denis (August 6, 2020). "PPP to continue holding local government elections – new Local Govt Minister". Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
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