Marc Telemaque, a former Secretary to the Cabinet, has been sworn back into the post once again by John Rankin, the Governor, at the recommendation of David Burt.

Announcing the appointment, the Premier said he was “pleased” that Mr Telemaque had accepted the job. He added: “He brings to the post an extensive knowledge of the public service and has served in this role previously.

“Immediately prior to accepting the position, he was the Secretary for National Security, a role he will continue in until the completion of the Budget process.

“As Cabinet Secretary, he will provide guidance to the Cabinet and execute policy decisions. On behalf of my Cabinet colleagues, I congratulate Mr Telemaque and look forward to working with him.”

Mr Burt added: “I take this opportunity to also thank Dr Derrick Binns, for his hard work, dedication and the sound advice he has provided over the last seven months in his role as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service.

“I look forward to working with him as he assumes the recently revised role of Head of the Public Service to advance the important goals of public service reform.”