Gov. Charles Turnbull is reportedly close to naming a press secretary — an individual he has done without for the first seven months of his administration.
Radio One reported Monday that former Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne, who worked in the press office during the Luis and Farrelly administrations, will be named to the post.
The press secretary is not only the governor's official spokesperson but writes press releases and oversees the general public relations operations of Government House and the executive branch.
James O'Bryan, Turnbull's Special Assistant for Public Policy, has been serving as unofficial press secretary since the administration took office in January.
A series of public relations officers from elsewhere in the executive branch have also filled the role over the past seven months, including Elliot Whisonant of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Lee Vanterpool, now with the Health Department, and Juel Anderson of the Tourism Department.