Two more economists needed for Economic Advisory Council

MINISTER of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler is looking for two senior economists to complete the make up of his Economic Advisory Council.

To date five persons have been selected comprising Economists and at least one Business Executive.

However, Sinckler said that shortly he would be making known to the public the names of the Council the creation of which he first announced at a news conference in February at Government Headquarters.Former Prime
Minister, Owen Arthur is expected to be part of the Council which is to advise the Minister on economic matters and policy- making.

On Monday Sinckler said that the two additional economists were necessary to complete the process.

However, he said that Arthur has been very helpful in his commentaries and there clearly is a role forhim to play, and the most appropriate role will be found,” said Sinckler.

“It doesn’t have to be a Government committee, it may be a project, but wherever it is genuine, but I have no reason to doubt his genuine desire to assist Barbados,” Sinckler said.

Sinckler also said that as far as he knows all of his Cabinet colleagues have cordial relationships with the former Prime Minister.

“They may not share all of his views, I do not share all of his views either, we differ on many points, but I do not think there is any dislike of Mr. Arthur,” he added. (JB)