Jack Warner resigns

(Trinidad Express) The Office of the Prime Minister today issued a statement confirming the resignation of National Security Minister Jack Warner.

In the statement, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said she had accepted Warner’s resignation from Cabinet. “I wish to thank Mr Warner for his service to the government and people of Trinidad and Tobago” she stated.

Prime Minister Kersad Bissessar advised President Anthony Carmona to revoke Warner’s ministerial appointment and appoint Senator Emanuel George as National Security Minister. She also advised the President to assign George’s portfolio, Works and Infrastructure, to Local Government Minister Suruj Rambachan.

In the statement, Persad-Bissessar gave no indication as to the reasons behind the resignation of Warner.

Jack Warner
Jack Warner