President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening unveiled his new Cabinet, a mix of fresh political entrants, experienced hands returning to their old portfolios, and notable shifts in ministerial responsibilities. The swearing-in took place at State House in Georgetown, days after the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) secured re-election at the September 1 polls.The new line-up reflects what President Ali described as a government designed for speed, efficiency and results, with several new ministries introduced to meet evolving national priorities.New Faces in the CabinetSeven newcomers have entered the executive, signalling generational renewal and the widening of technical expertise within the administration:Keoma Griffith – Minister of Labour and Manpower PlanningSarah Browne – Minister of Amerindian AffairsVanessa Benn – Minister within the Ministry of HousingMadanlall Ramraj – Minister within the Ministry of Public WorksVickash Ramkissoon – Minister within the Ministry of AgricultureZulfikar Ally – Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and ImplementationSteven Jacobs – Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and SportNew Ministries CreatedThree portfolios have been carved out to sharpen the government’s focus:Public Utilities and Aviation – to be overseen by Minister Deodat IndarPublic Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation – led by newcomer Zulfikar AllyLabour and Manpower Planning – assigned to Keoma GriffithThese additions underscore government’s emphasis on improving public services, strengthening implementation capacity, and planning for workforce needs in a rapidly expanding economy.Shifts in Key PortfoliosSeveral senior ministers were reassigned to new roles:Priya Manickchand, who previously headed Education, is now Minister of Local Government and Regional Development.Pauline Sukhai moves to serve as Minister in the Ministry of Local Government.Oneidge Waldron takes over as Home Affairs Minister.Sonia Parag now leads the Education Ministry.Susan Rodrigues has been reassigned to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.Familiar Hands ReturnContinuity remains a central feature, with some of the PPP/C’s most seasoned ministers returning to their previous posts:Mohabir Anil Nandlall – Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney GeneralAshni Singh – Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance in the Office of the PresidentHugh Todd – Foreign Affairs MinisterGail Teixeira – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and GovernanceZulfikar Mustapha – Agriculture MinisterDr Frank Anthony – Health MinisterJuan Edghill – Public Works MinisterKwame McCoy – Minister in the Office of the Prime MinisterCharles Ramson – Minister of Culture, Youth and SportVickram Bharrat – Minister of Natural ResourcesColin Croal – Minister of HousingVindhya Persaud – Minister of Human Services and Social SecurityTop of the GovernmentPrior to Saturday’s ceremony, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips were sworn in to continue in their respective posts.A Cabinet for the Next Five YearsWith the blend of youth, diversity, and experience, President Ali’s Cabinet reflects an attempt to balance continuity with renewal. The introduction of new ministries also signals a strategic pivot towards more efficient service delivery, technical governance, and people-centred transformation.President Ali has warned that the next five years are the most decisive for Guyana, placing his Cabinet on notice that results and accountability will be the ultimate measuring sticks.The post Ali’s new Cabinet blends fresh faces, new ministries and continuity appeared first on News Room Guyana.