Andrew Parsons via Facebook announcing his resignation, May 1, 2025
A long-time and high-profile cabinet minister has announced his resignation, effective today.
Andrew Parsons previously indicated that he would not be seeking re-election in the next provincial election but that he would stay on until an election was called.
Parsons, the Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and the member for Burgeo-Lapoile, posted on his personal Facebook page today that he is stepping down.
“It’s been a hell of a ride” says Parsons, “but every good adventure has to come to an end at some point.”
The timing of the announcement is interesting, given the Liberal leadership convention scheduled for this weekend and the house scheduled to resume sitting mid-month.
Among Parsons’ last acts as minister was to announce funding for a St. Anthony-based company to manufacture and construct modular homes and buildings.
Rose’s Concrete and Construction specializes in residential, commercial and industrial concrete work. The company was approached about building modular units for both storage, and housing.
The $90,000 loan, provided thought the Business Investment Program will be used to purchase and upgrade property in St. Anthony and the equipment needed to build the homes.
The company will use a digital platform to design and showcase the buildings, making it easier for customers to see and customize the final product.
