ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Friday introduced a second, however his first main Cupboard reshuffle since he led the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) to victory within the basic elections 18 months in the past.
Final April, Mitchell, a 45-year-old lawyer, had relieved himself of the financial affairs portfolio and on Friday mentioned he had requested the Governor Common to revoke the appointment of Ron Redhead of the Minister of Youth, Sports activities, and Tradition for him to pursue his research for a Masters Diploma.
Among the many new ministers is Delma Thomas, who served as social improvement minister within the New Nationwide Get together (NNP) that misplaced the June 2022 basic election.
Thomas has had a public fallout with NNP chief and former prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell. He’ll now function the Minister of Psychological Well being, Wellness, and Non secular Affairs, specializing in the Mount. Homosexual Psychiatric Hospital.
Prime Minister Mitchell mentioned ‘vital modifications have occurred in our authorities’s management with the official reassignment of ministerial portfolios”.
Financial Improvement Minister Lennox Andrews will now assume the extra portfolios of Minister of Agriculture, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Sources, and Cooperatives. She is changing Adrian Thomas, the brand new Minister for Tourism, the Artistic Financial system, and Tradition.
Mitchell mentioned that David Andrew will retain the place of Training Minister, whereas Gloria Thomas is now the Minister for Social and Group Improvement, Housing, and Gender Affairs.
Quinc Britto, who didn’t win a seat within the basic election, is appointed Parliamentary Secretary throughout the Ministry of Tourism, the Artistic Financial system, and Tradition to help the Minister for Tradition.
The brand new Minister of Well being is Philip Telesford, changing Jonathan LaCrette, who now holds the Minister for Youth and Sports activities place.
“These modifications signify the Authorities’s dedication to strategic alignment for higher governance and repair to our nation,” mentioned Mitchell.
The brand new appointments turned efficient as of January 5.
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