Ombudswoman and Contractor General named
It has been circulating on the rumour mill for weeks, but today government confirmed the appointment of Cynthia Pitts as the new Ombudswoman. This morning Prime Minister Barrow introduced the motion to recommend that the Governor General appoint Pitts to the post for three years, effective January first 2009. The vacancy of Contractor General was also filled today. In another motion, the P.M. recommended that Godwin Arzu take up that job effective January first 2009. The term is also for three years.