Former NIS boss Patrick Martinborough dies

Aug 17, 2016 News

Long-serving former General Manager of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS),

Former NIS General Manager, Patrick Martinborough

Patrick Martinborough, has died.
Announcing his passing, the Office of the Leader of the Opposition said yesterday that Martinborough served from 1988 to 2007 before retiring for the entity.
“As the General Manager in 1992 when the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) took office, he worked assiduously with the Board headed by Dr. Roger Luncheon to sustain steps to bring NIS policy and administration into the modern era.”
The release said that Martinborough will always be remembered for his strong support for the PPP/C Government’s “successful efforts to transform the financial sector, particularly budgetary control and fiscal considerations during the early years of economic recovery in Guyana”.
He will also be remembered for his leadership qualities of “integrity, humility, servility and loyalty in public office, inspiring generations of NIS staffer”.
Condolences were expressed to Mr. Martinborough’s family and friends.