With the substantive Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into rape allegations levelled against him, his junior Anand Persaud is currently heading the ministry. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed at a press conference on Thursday that Persaud has since assumed the responsibility of the ministry.
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