Hyleeta Liburd
Her Honour Hyleeta Liburd OBE MH | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor-General for Nevis | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2018 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governors-General | Tapley Seaton Marcella Liburd |
| Premier | Mark Brantley |
| Preceded by | Marjorie Morton |
Hyleeta Liburd OBE MH (also spelt Hyleta Liburd) is a Nevisian public servant who is the current Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, having served in the role since September 2018.
Career in education
[edit]Prior to becoming Deputy Governor-General, Liburd had worked in education for thirty nine years in various different roles, including as a classroom teacher, principal education officer, education officer, and a headteacher.[1] In 2014, she was awarded a Nevis Island Administration Independence Award for her contributions to education.[2]
Deputy Governor-General for Nevis
[edit]In August 2018, Liburd was announced as the new Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, being sworn in on 31 August 2018 and taking office on 1 September 2018, succeeding acting Deputy Governor-General Marjorie Morton.[3][2] Liburd is the second woman to hold the position, with her predecessor, Morton being the first woman to ever assume the duties of Deputy Governor-General (in an acting capacity).[4] In the 2020 New Year Honours, Liburd was awarded an OBE for public service.[5]
Awards
[edit]- Saint Kitts and Nevis Medal of Honour, 2005[2]
- Nevis Island Administration Independence Award, 2014[2]
- Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), 2020[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Deputy Governor General Mrs. Hyleta Liburd Makes Queen's New Year Honours List". Nevis Pages. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mrs. Hyleta Liburd to be sworn in tomorrow as Nevis' new Deputy Governor-General". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nevis Premier welcomes new Deputy Governor General for Nevis". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "New DGG for Nevis Her Honour Hyleta Liburd accepts position with humility and pride". Nevis Island Administration. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ordinary Officer of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order". The London Gazette. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2025.