Frankie Khan to resume duties soon

Khan has been recuperating at his Maraval home since undergoing heart-related surgery in January.

Sources close to the minister told Newsday since the surgery, Khan has been “recuperating fine.” Newsday understands Khan spent yesterday relaxing at home and watching the Carnival festivities on television.

Khan, who is also People’s National Movement (PNM) chairman and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, is “targeting mid-March” as the period in which he hopes to return to work.

However, sources said the decision as to exactly when Khan resumes his ministerial and other responsibilities lies entirely in the hands of his medical team.

The sources added that Khan will act based on their advice. Khan fell ill while he and his wife Laura were vacationing in Thailand last December. At that time, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young quashed reports which alleged that Khan suffered a heart attack. On January 4, prior to Khan having surgery, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley expressed optimism that Khan would make a full recovery.

Finance Minister Colm Imbert has been acting as Energy Minister in Khan’s absence. Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee- Scoon has been handling Khan’s duties in the Senate.