Pierre Provides Update On Minister’s ‘Medical Emergency’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre updated reporters regarding what his office described as a ‘medical emergency’ experienced by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte the day before. “I think that she is stabilised, and I hope that things work out for her. Our thoughts and our concerns are with her and her family,” Pierre said. He disclosed that the Babonneau MP suffered a ‘major illness’. Pierre told reporters that as a result,  Micoud North MP Jeremiah Norbert would oversee Albert-Poyotte’s duties. However, the PM explained that until his swearing-in, Norbert would not be a government Minister. Norbert, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, recently had his first stint at presiding over an entire session in the absence of Speaker, Claudius Francis. “He would have to resign if he becomes a Minister of government,” said regarding the Micoud North MP. “A deputy could come from anywhere else. But you are going to have a deputy. If the Honourable Jeremiah Norbert is made a Minister, he will have to resign as Deputy Speaker,” the Prime Minister stated. The article Pierre Provides Update On Minister’s ‘Medical Emergency’ is from St. Lucia Times.