Kelvin gets his papers to head EMA

Former Couva South MP Kelvin Ramnath on Thursday received his instrument of appointment as the chairman of the board of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA). 

Minister of Housing and the Environment Dr Roodal Moonilal presented the document at the EMA’s office in Port of Spain. 

Ramnath replaces Professor Julian Kenny who resigned after six months on the job claiming had failed to effectively deal with quarrying.

Ramnath has pledged to ensure that the EMA acts fairly. “I want to ensure that the EMA is not seen as an obstruction but as promoting business development,” he told reporters. 

The former NAR energy minister also promised to make sure that the environment is protected.