After more than two decades of not functioning, the Public Service Appellate Tribunal, was yesterday re-convened with the swearing in of its Chairperson, Nandram Kissoon, and two members, Abiola Wong-Inniss and Winston Browne.
A release from the Ministry of the Presidency said that the reconvening of the Tribunal will once again provide public servants with a means of recourse in matters of appointments, dismissal or other forms of disciplinary action. President David Granger has said that the Tribunal is a vital element in the system of public administration as it will ensure professionalism and fairness with regard to promotions and disciplinary action in the Public Service and will also aid in boosting public servants’ morale.
“The Public Service Appellate Tribunal, regrettably, has been inactive for more than two decades. This neglect has led to irregularities and inconsistencies in the Public Service. The Tribunal’s absence injured the interests of persons, who felt wronged by unfair dismissals, the denial of benefits, or other disciplinary actions, but who had no redress,” the President said during his address at State House.