Permanent Secretary Derrick Cummings yesterday met with senior officers of the Ministries of Tourism and Business,Tony Gonzalez Falcons Jersey, where he urged the staff to put aside their political sentiments and professionally execute the mandate of the respective agencies.The meeting, held at the Tourism Ministry’s South Road Office, sought to discuss budgeting and what is likely to be the functions, roles, and demands of the ministries.“Once you sign on to perform the duty within the ministry, you are automatically part of the implementation of the government’s policy. Regardless of what political sentiments one may have, the interest of the Government ought to be conducted,” Cummings told the staff.He explained that the ministry is on the verge of finalising the reconfiguration of how the Ministries of Tourism and Business will operate. Cummings pointed out that these agencies will function with their respective Permanent Secretaries and other support staff.However, while some things are very clear, others are still to be finalised, regarding some agencies and departments as to where they will be placed within the respective ministries. The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS),Kendell Beckwith Womens Jersey, Consumer and Competition Affairs and the National Exhibition Centre are awaiting placement.The Commerce,Nathan Peterman Womens Jersey, Industrial Development and Guyana Office for Investment will be fall under the purview of the Ministry of Business, while the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Arthur Chung International Convention Centre (ACICC) will be under Tourism.The Permanent Secretary also sought to clear the air on reports accusing the Ministry of massive lay-off of staff,Marcelo Grohe Brazil Jersey, and which targets a certain ethnic group. Cummings explained that that Ministry would have issued a statement on the matter, referring to a driver,Garett Bolles Womens Jersey, who was asked to take his leave,Kendell Beckwith Jersey, because the tool he used to execute his job was out of commission for two weeks.Cummings reported that the driver is back on the job.