A pair of new permanent secretaries have been appointed, the Head of the Public Service announced today.

Derrick Binns said Marva-Jean O’Brien, recently seconded as the secretary to the Commission of Inquiry into historic land losses, has become the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors.

Christopher Farrow will take over as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Security.

Dr Binns said Ms O’Brien and Mr Farrow were “highly qualified and experienced Permanent Secretaries who will bring their knowledge and expertise to their respective ministries”.

He thanked Danette Ming, the Chief Immigration Officer, who acted as permanent secretary at the national security ministry for 13 months and who has returned to her permanent role.