Works Minister Jearlean John will act as Prime Minister in the absence of Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is attending the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, in St Kitts.
In a social media post today, Mrs. Persad-Bissessar extended best wishes to Minister John as she assumes this responsibility.
The Prime Minister departed this afternoon, accompanied by THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine.
The 50th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting will take place from February 24th to 27th, under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.”