Prime Minister Gaston Browne has unveiled plans to implement a rotation system for members of the Tenders Board and other key public offices as part of a broader strategy to enhance governance and prevent complacency. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, Browne emphasized the need for balance and accountability in oversight roles. He clarified that the initiative is not a response to any wrongdoing but a proactive measure to ensure no individual becomes too entrenched in their position. ‘The Tenders Board, for example, I’m going to rotate the people serving the Tenders Board too. They must not get comfortable,’ Browne stated. He extended this policy to senior officials, including Diane Black-Layne at the Department of Environment, and even within his own Cabinet, to foster growth and development among other capable individuals. This move aligns with Browne’s ‘national reset’ initiative, launched following a government vehicle procurement controversy. The reset encompasses reforms in the Treasury, Public Works Department, and procurement systems to bolster transparency and public trust. Browne reiterated his commitment to creating a culture of renewal and balance in leadership roles, asserting, ‘What I want to ensure is that this government, this country, is governed better.’
PM Browne: Tenders Board Members to Be Rotated for Accountability
