Minister Seepersad Bachan and Minister Ramirez sign cross border agreement in Caracas

The Honourable Minister of Energy & Energy Affairs, Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan (centre), Senator the Honourable Kevin Ramnarine (3rd from left) and the Permanent Secretary Leroy Mayers (3rd from right) and members of the Coordinating Committee.

On June 1st 2010, the newly appointed Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, the Honourable Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan along with the Parliamentary Secretary Kevin Ramnarine were warmly greeted as they met with the Permanent Secretary, the Management Team and Heads of Departments at the Energy Ministry's head office at the International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain.

As soon as formal introductions were complete, Minister Seepersad-Bachan delved into business. The Management Team provided an update on some of the policy initiatives currently underway and Madame Minister shared on what were some priority areas she wanted to focus on.

The Minister gave the assurance that a proper review of projects would be done before "decisions" and "pronouncements" are made. She also promised better accountability in the management of the Ministry and by extension the country's resources.

The Permanent Secretary, Management Team and Staff of the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs welcome our new Minister as chief policy maker of the local energy sector.