Sutherland resigns as Minister of Housing

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland has resigned from Cabinet with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the announcement on Wednesday in a national statement posted to her social media pages, confirming she received and accepted the request earlier in the day.

Sutherland will remain Member of Parliament for Saint George South.

“This has been a request driven by him for personal reasons,” Mottley said.

In response, the Prime Minister has advised President Dame Sandra Mason to appoint Saint Michael West MP Christopher Gibbs as the new Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance.

His appointment takes effect on Thursday.

“I thank both the Honourable Dwight Sutherland for his service to the government, while at the same time looking forward to working with The Honourable Christopher Gibbs in this new portfolio,” Mottley added.

Gibbs, who entered Parliament in 2022, is expected to take up his first ministerial post.