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