Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Philmore Benjamin as executive chairman and Dr. Edward Mansoor as deputy chairman of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre board, as part of a broader series of appointments to statutory and advisory bodies under the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs.
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant announced the appointments Friday during the post-Cabinet media briefing. He described the selections as part of the government's programme of institutional strengthening following the April 30 general election.
Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph presented the board appointments to Cabinet, which subsequently approved them. Alongside Benjamin and Mansoor, the board will include Martin Camacho as secretary, and members Dr. Karen Josiah, Randy Agrippa, Kasmin Green, Akeem Edwards and Kiva Dean. Kevin Silston of the Medical Benefits Scheme will serve as an ex officio member, as will Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kamara De Castro.
Cabinet also approved appointments to other statutory bodies under the ministry. Nurse Margaret Smith was named chair of the Antigua and Barbuda Nursing Council, the body responsible for maintaining professional standards within the nursing profession and ensuring the delivery of quality nursing care across the country.
The National Solid Waste Management Authority board received approval as well, with Dan Lee Phillip appointed as its chairman.
Merchant noted that these appointments were among several matters approved during Cabinet's meeting on Thursday.
