• Health, safety, environment and culture will continue to be the priorities of the Government: Sandra Howard

The Vice Minister of Tourism, Sandra Howard Taylor, took office as Governor (In Charge) of the Departmental Archipelago of San Andres, Providence and Kethleena.

The official, who was commissioned by the National Government through Decree No. 711 of April 23, 2018, will be in charge of the Departmental Administration during the duration of the suspension of the incumbent governor, Ronald Housni Jaller, which was determined by the Nations Attorney General's Office.

During the act of possession held before the Departmental Assembly and led by Jose Mitchell, president of the Assembly, the new governor said that her priority during this period will be to seek progress on issues crucial to the development of the island such as health and safety, among others.

"We will take forward the projects that are being developed on the island with absolute clarity and transparency, considering all possible solutions that can be given for each problem that the Department is facing today, especially health issues, which will continue to be a priority for the Government in the short, medium and long term," said Howard during her inaugural address.

She also indicated that she will carry out her assignment for the community, for which she asked all citizens to act with responsibility, conscience, solidarity and good citizen behavior to be able to supply each of the problems that today afflict the islands.

At the end of the act of possession, Howard Taylor invited her team of collaborators to work with objectivity and honesty in order to make the necessary adjustments that are required to carry out each of the proposed goals.

"The decisions that we will take from the Coral Palace will seek the benefit of the entire community, for this, I will meet with all the productive unions, with the representatives of my Raizal Community, with Civic Leaders and with all entities necessary to seek together the best solutions for the islands, "said the Governor (In Charge) of San Andres, Providence and Kethleena.

OFFICE OF PRESS AND COMMUNICADOS