Naming of Coastguard head in vehicle scandal expected to be raised at Defence Board

Gary Beaton

The Defence Board, at its meeting slated for later this month, may discuss Coastguard head Gary Beaton’s possible link to a vehicle transfer scandal which has already led to charges being instituted against two persons, including former public service minister Dr Jennifer Westford.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon told reporters at Parliament on Thursday that given that a senior army officer’s name has been mentioned, the onus is on the Chief of Staff to bring the matter to the