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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 02:30
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By caribarena news
Antigua st. John's - Having now been assigned the portfolio of Minister of Information, Harold Lovell says he has requested from the Prime Minister a Minister of State to assist with the workload.
In his New Year message Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer announced that as part of a portfolio revision within the government, he had made the decision to realign the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting, Public Works and Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture.
But so far the only person who appears out of a portfolio is former Information & Broadcasting Minister Dr Edmond Mansoor, and no announcements have yet been made on whether or not he will be reassigned.
Minister Lovell, who already held the offices of Finance, Economy & Public Administration, said that from his understanding of the situation, it is simply a matter of what best fits. And he does not believe that Dr Mansoor’s relief from the post is in any way a reflection of how he performed over the past few years.
“I have requested from the Prime Minister a minister of state to assist and I expect that would be forthcoming. Who it is would be a matter for him to decide,” Lovell said.
In his New Year message the Prime Minister said information is a valuable national resource and it was incumbent on the Government to improve its communication practices.
“Against this background, it is obligatory upon the Government of Antigua & Barbuda to employ the best practices in public relations that are consistent with a Government that puts people first,” the Prime Minister said.
He added that since Public Administration, which was already a portfolio of Harold Lovell, underpins all aspects of the business of Government, “It makes sense to incorporate information and broadcasting as part of its mandate. “
“It is best suited for public relations and to have responsibility for managing Government’s reputation … I have decided that the traditional Information and Broadcasting portfolios will now fall under the Minister responsible for Finance, the Economy & Public Administration, the Honourable Harold Lovell,” the PM said.
16 Comments In This Article
Hocus Poke us
Letting ABS run unwatched is like giving a gun to a 5 year old. It's a government funded TV station not a private entity, and no it's not the BBC either. I'm not sure how Lovell will be able to run it or oversee it for that matter he's already got a full plate with financial matters. I've got enough to do just paying my bills.
JP Farnsworth
RE: Lovell Assigned Information and Broadcasting Portfolios
Chemutai
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proud Antiguan
@ Skyewill - Victorious God Willing!
Friends, with 2014 approaching, the Medium is the Massage. The Good Hon. Min of Ed is undergoing severe medical assistance. My Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery. The Senator is a weak communicator & is feared at ABS.
Aime Cesaire, (1913 - 2008) Martinique's most famous, poet author, politician & founder of the "Negritude" Movement in Literature (1935) stated,Quote:Pay Attention! One of our most important principle & act is to name, control & command ourselves to expect success & prosperity. Will it Work for the PM? You be The Judge.
Again, without being tedious, names are not mere words, they connect to Ancestors & define challenges to overcome. Mansoor- Victorious God Willing.
Oh Gad!
John French II
@ Mansoor
Let's see if he really doesn't care. I would bet on Mansoor winning this contest. After all, he did beat the Hadeeds - even with all their wealth
Jimmy
you guys are too quick
skyewill
Mansoor is not gone
Legends
Man-Sore and Love-All
JD
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Happy New Year
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fire
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Hopeful
Information?
Jackie Spence
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DadliMan
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Good Riddance
"Me na k if dem move me"
1ken
Word on the street
I believe his demise was plotted by the minister of Finance and carried out by the PM who has been convinced that the machinery for the net elections should be controlled by the triumvirate of Spencer, Daniel and Lovell. Antiguans keep your eyes open and fixed on these from petty contracts to campaign finances. In the meantime, bye bye Dr. Mansoor you have become the victim of your own dustbin theory.
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