He won by the largest margin in Cayo North in over 50 years, and as a reward for his showing at the polls, Dr. Omar Figueroa has been named Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. So while he's not a full minister, as minister of state Figueroa will be invited into Cabinet meetings.
According to a government release, quote, "The decision was made today at a special meeting of Minister colleagues." that he intends to appoint Dr. Omar Figueroa, the newly elected Area Representative of the Cayo North Electoral Division, as a Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister. Figueroa will be sworn in by the Governor-General on Monday. He will take the Oath of Office as a Member of the House of Representatives at its next sitting.
So what does it mean to be a minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office? Well nothing, and everything at the same time. Portfolio-wise, it's a largely undefined post, but one usually reserved for political newcomers who are considered to have a promising future.
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