Edghill lauds service of Kamini Balram

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill (left) and Kamini Balram (Ministry of Public Works photo)
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill (left) and Kamini Balram (Ministry of Public Works photo)

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on Friday received a courtesy visit from Kamini Balram, a Guyanese, who has served some 22 years in several national and international organizations.

A release from the Ministry of Public Works said that Edghill met Balram, who is the Chief of Staff – Employment and Administration at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), during the body’s High-level Meeting in Montréal, Canada, in July last year, when he was elected Chairperson.

As they spoke briefly, Edghill reiterated his gratitude for the excellent treatment he received during last year’s meeting.

Further, he has noted his and the Government’s appreciation to persons working abroad, who continue to fly the Guyana flag high, taking along with them this country’s hospitality.

The release said that Balram, who holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the West Indies, Barbados, and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, from the University of Guyana, expressed her gratitude in being able to promote Guyana everywhere she goes.   Among the organizations she has worked with are: the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation in Vienna, World Agroforestry Center in Nairobi, and now, the ICAO.