First Minister of Nunatsiavut Government, Tyler Edmunds, announced yesterday that effective immediately Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tony Andersen will assume the duties of Minister of Education and Economic Development on an interim basis. The move is in response to the resignation last Friday of the Ordinary Member for Rigolet, Carlene Palliser.
“Although I am disappointed, I respect Ms. Palliser’s decision in pursuing other opportunities, says President Johannes Lampe. “I want to thank her for the tremendous contribution she has made as Ordinary Member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly and as Minister of Education and Economic Development. I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavours”.
A date has yet to be determined for a bi-election.