71 public officers honoured for years of service

PRESS RELEASE: Seventy-one former Public Officers were recognised and honoured at a ‘Retirees Dinner’ for their years of service to the territory.

Deputy Governor, Mr David D Archer, Jr congratulated the retirees and esteemed them as persons who have shown extreme dedication to the recovery efforts of the BVI, especially following the storms of 2017.

Mr Archer Jr expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their contributions to the Public Service and encouraged retirees to be optimistic and to embrace future opportunities that may come their way.

Director of Human Resources Department, Mrs Michelle Donovan Stevens told the retirees that they are a part of the Public Service bedrock and their contributions to new health facilities and services, the moulding of academic minds, development of structure and the delivery of essential services will not be forgotten.

Mrs Donovan Stevens said, “Your achievements and longevity reminds us that when purpose trumps the problem, greatness comes from great challenge. I hope that you have a strong sense of accomplishment and appreciation for your role in building this nation and enriching the lives of others.”

The retirees expressed their appreciation at being recognised and honoured for their contribution to the development of the Public Service.

“It was wonderful,” one person said, adding. “I enjoyed myself.” Another honoree said, “A Job well done by the Human Resources Team…congratulations and thank you. It was truly a blessed and exciting evening.”

The 2018 Retirees Dinner was held on October 16 at the Moorings Mainer Inn. The event’s programme also featured a video presentation by His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert, remarks by Acting Premier at the time Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, and a Keynote Address by Apostle Curnal Fahie.

Chairperson of the Recognition Committee, Mrs Noreen Callwood-Lewis thanked the businesses that provided special gift certificates for the Retirees Trivia segment of the dinner.  These businesses include Clarence Thomas Ltd, Bananakeet Café, Studio One, Native Son Inc. and Pancake Paradise.

A. Monica Cills-Hodge      BVI Technical Vocational Institute

Alicia Paul                            Department of Information Technology

Allene L. Brewley-Roach   BVI Health Services Authority

Almeda Blyden                     Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly

Almira Smith                        BVI Health Services Authority

Angel Sanchez                       Public Works Department

Ann Phillips                           Department of Motor Vehicles

Arlene Smith-Thompson    Office of the Deputy Governor

Atlee E. Chalwell                  Public Works Department

Caren Mactavious                Ministry of Education & Culture

Carlene Scatliffe                   Trade Investment Promotion & Consumer Affairs

Caroline K. Harrigan           Ministry of Education & Culture

Claudia A. Walters               Ministry of Education & Culture

Clement Williams                 BVI Ports Authority

Cleone Maduro                     Department of Human Resources

Clifton Williams                   Department of Waste Management

Dale Lake                               Department of Disaster Management

Darlene D. Lettsome            Department of Agriculture

Deborah Maddox                  Ministry of Finance

Delrice Mactavious               BVI Health Services Authority

Delvin Jennings                    Water & Sewerage Department

Derick Braithwaite               Facilities Management Unit

Earl Forbes                            Land & Survey Department

Florena Smith                       BVI Health Services Authority

Gavin Turnbull                      Department of Agriculture

George Maduro                     Department of Waste Management

Gregory Smith                       Department of Agriculture

Guy Hill                                  Immigration Department

Gwendolee Barzey               Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Hemchand Singh                 Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Heneto Rymer                      Department of Agriculture

Idalia Chinnery-White        Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly

Idalia Pickering                   Ministry of Education & Culture

Iris M. Edwards                   Department of Human Resources

Jack Brodie                           Social Development Department

Joycelyn Rhymer-Mack     Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Julie Malone-Todman        Supreme Court

Kerry Chalwell                     Premier’s Office

Leroy Grant                          Public Works Department

Lindsay F. Pereira               Department of Agriculture

Lira Farrington                    Magistrate Court

Lloyd Chung                         Department of Waste Management

Lorna Callwood- Creque    Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Lorraine A. Walters          BVI Post

Mariet V. Cameron          Department of Human Resources

Marreth R. Smith             Department of Agriculture

Morvett Cannonier          Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly

Moviene Fahie                  Department of Agriculture

Ohenio M. Smith              Department of Waste Management

Paul Fenty                          Ministry of Education & Culture

Paulette McCleary            Land  and Survey Department

Phillipa Barry                   BVI Health Services Authority

Reginald Hodge              Central Statistics Office

Reynold Huggins            Elmore Stoutt High School

Rudolph David               Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Rueben Thomas             Department of Agriculture

Sandra Rabsatt               Ministry of Education & Culture

Sesilee Thomas               Social Development Department

Shanika Bradshaw         Immigration Department

Sharon Vazquez              Ministry of Education & Culture

Shyril Smith                    Ministry of Education & Culture

Siv Scatliffe                     Ministry of Education & Culture

Sydney Dougan              Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly

Thomas Bell                    Ministry of Education & Culture

Vadis Frett                       BVI Fishing Complex

Wendell Gaskin               Ministry of Finance

Wendell Parsons             Supreme Court & Passport Office

Wilford Vanterpool        Department of Motor Vehicles

Winston Maduro            Public Works Department

Wynford Hanley             Her Majesty’s Customs

Yvonne Rhymer              Ministry of Health & Social Development