Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the government will soon be appointing deputy managers across several major statutory corporations as part of a broader effort to improve transparency, accountability, and leadership continuity within the public sector.
Among those affected will be the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, where Port Manager Darwin Telemaque is expected to have a deputy appointed in the coming weeks.
The move, Browne said, is not a reflection of performance but a step toward building stronger institutional structures and ensuring proper oversight.
Speaking over the weekend, the Prime Minister explained that the initiative will extend to other key agencies, including the Transport Board and additional government departments.
More jobs for the boys, increasing his voting pool, and further distraction to get the vehicle gate scandel off the front pages
Bingo
The vehicle sandals will soon be swept under the carpet. That is one can of worms 🐛 the PM Browne plans to keep sealed. He came out hot-headed to calm the people’s nerves about a thorough investigation; however, that blows off steam because his top executives got caught.
So wait — they adding more positions to fix the same corruption they created? Make it make sense.
The public deserves to know that our institutions are being run fairly. Glad to see steps being taken.
This could be a great step toward modernizing public administration if coupled with proper audits and performance reviews.
What we really need is performance audits, not just more titles and positions. Deputies must be trained, accountable, and evaluated.
This not a bad move at all I really think all gov departments should have deputies who can carry out the work in the absence of the bigger boss. I just hope that the Directors are opened to the idea and not frustrate the deputies
This could be strategic. With all the scrutiny around Customs, Port, and other agencies, the PM trying to tighten control before election season.
Transparency? Hope them deputies come with glass walls and open books too. 😂