Gary Griffith, former Special Advisor on National Security, is to be Minister of National Security.
This was one of several ministerial realignments announced by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at a post-Cabinet media conference this afternoon.
The PM also announced two senator appointments to be revoked: Jamal Mohammed and Christlyn Moore.
Following is the full list of changes announced made by the Prime Minister:
Minister of Gender, Youth & Child Development
Hon. Clifton De Coteau
Minister of Housing and Urban Development
Hon. Dr. Roodal Moonilal
Minister of Land & Marine Resources
Hon. Jairam Seemungal
Minister of Local Government
Hon. Senator Marlene Coudray
Minister of National Diversity & Social Integration
Hon. Rodger Samuel
Minister of Tourism
Hon. Chandresh Sharma
Minister of Transport
Hon. Stephen Cadiz
Minister of Works & Infrastructure
Hon. Dr. Surujrattan Rambachan
SENATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
Minister of Communications
Mr. Gerald Hadeed
Minister of State in the Ministry of Gender, Youth & Child Development
Ms. Raziah Ahmed
Minister of Justice
Sen. Emmanuel George
Minister of National Security
Mr. Gary Griffith