The Government of Grenada is pleased to announce theย appointment of a new Chairman and Members of the Public Service Commission, in accordance with Section 83 (1) of the Grenada Constitution Order 1973.
The following appointments by the Governor-General, H. E. Dame Cรฉcile La Grenade, actingย on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, take effect from,ย November 22, 2022, for a period of three (3) years:
โ Mrs. Deborah St. Bernard, Chairman
โ Mr. Bernard Antoine, Member
โ Ms. Faye I. Thompson, Member
โ Mr. James Alexander, Member
โ Ms. Judy Benoit, Member
Newly appointed Chairman, Ms. Deborah St. Bernard brings extensive experience to theย position, having previously served as a Member of the Public Service Commission. Moreover,ย Ms. St. Bernard held numerous appointments as a Director on Boards and is currently theย President of the Grenada Building & Loan Association.
Ms. St. Bernard joined the Public Service in 1978 and served in various positions inclusive ofย the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney Generalโs Chambers before retiring in January 1999. She later joined the law firm of Lewis & Renwick in February 1999 and continues in privateย practice. She possesses the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Economics andย Management Hons (1984) (UWI), Bachelor of Laws Hons (1993) (UWI); and the Hugh Woodingย Law School in Trinidad, Legal Education Certificate (1995). Additionally, Ms. St. Bernard is alsoย an Associate Accredited Director of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators ofย Canada.
The newly appointed Members of the Commission contribute professional experience in a wide range of fields, including Human Resource Management and Development, Education,ย Healthcare, Leadership, Law, and Communications, among others.
Prime Minister, Hon. Dickon Mitchell extends a warm welcome to the new Chairman andย Members, underscoring the importance of the Commission in uplifting the standards of theย Public Service, upholding conduct, as well as leading the Service to realise transformationalย outcomes and services for Grenadians, while protecting and elevating the values of integrity,ย fairness, justice, merit, and conduct.
Government conveys sincere appreciation to the outgoing Chair, Mrs. Beryl Isaac, andย Members, Mr. Prescott Swan; Ms. Greta Franklyn; Ms. Judy Benoit, and Mr. Delano Viechweg,ย for their diligent and committed service to country.
