The Government is preparing to appoint new Regional Executive Officers across the 10 Administrative Regions. News Source understands that the current REOs were recently told that they could be reassigned to new positions within the Government.

In a statement this afternoon, the Office of the President indicated that President Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo met today with Cabinet Members, Permanent Secretaries, Tender Board and Accounting Officers and the soon to be appointed Regional Executive Officers.

The statement said the President indicated his government’s continued commitment to “accountability, transparency, fiscal prudence, and improved service delivery across all levels of Government administration”.

The statement said he stressed that sacred trust accompanies public office and that every dollar spent must be to advance the welfare of the people and support national development.

“All procurement systems, including regional tender boards, are required to operate with full transparency and strict adherence to the law. The Government remains committed to utilising technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, to actively monitor procurement processes, improve efficiency, and detect unsavoury practices. The President emphasised that any breaches in financial and procurement procedures, including involvement with multiple companies, will attract severe consequences, including removal from office where necessary”, the statement noted.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo also told the officials gathered that every expenditure must be measured against its contribution to the welfare of citizens and national development, as the Government strengthens oversight systems, eliminates waste, and upholds accountability, efficiency, and transparency in governance.

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