Dr. Mark Bynoe “excellent choice” to head Department of Energy – Min. Harmon

─ “he comes with excellent credentials, apart from his stated qualifications, the work he has done on climate change and environment…he has wide experience”

─ endorses President David Granger’s decision to appoint Dr. Bynoe

─ govt building capacity of department to ensure that best experts from around the world can be hired

DPI, Guyana, Monday, August 06, 2018

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today endorsed President David Granger’s decision to appoint Dr. Mark Bynoe as the Head of Department of Energy describing him as an “excellent choice” for the post.

Minister Harmon said, “he comes with excellent credentials, apart from his stated qualifications, the work he has done on climate change and environment…he has wide experience”.

The minister noted that government’s plan is to hire persons with the requisite skills to work along with Dr. Bynoe as he steers the department.

“Dr. Bynoe doesn’t have to be a world-class expert on everything… he is now going to head up a team that will identify the specific skills which you need for the department,” he added.

The State Minister said government is building the capacity of the department to ensure that the best experts from around the world can be hired.

Minister Harmon added that Government is already in receipt of requisite advice from the World Bank and the Commonwealth Secretariat on the organisational structure of the DOE.

He clarified that Heads of Departments, which fall under the purview of the Ministry of the Presidency, are appointed by the Head of State, while considerations are explored in some instances, “by and large” the decision rests with the president.

Dr. Bynoe, an Environment and Resource Economist officially took up the appointment on August 1. According to President Granger, Dr Bynoe will be tasked with identifying qualified persons to be part of the department.

Stacy Carmichael

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