New permanent secretaries appointed at Agriculture, Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Human Services Ministries

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has appointed four new Permanent Secretaries as part of his government’s plan to modernide public service delivery.

The appointments announced on Friday are:

• Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Roger Rogers, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce

• Duan Ellis, Ministry of Agriculture

• Erica Forte, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security

Ali met with Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries to outline his vision for a fully digitized, people-centered public service. He said the reforms will focus on efficiency, transparency, timely delivery, and results-driven performance.

Additional appointments of Permanent Secretaries and senior officials are expected to be announced in the coming days.