Public Sector Honouree dies, Deputy Governor remembers Isabelle Adams

#TurksandCaicos, January 19, 2022 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service mourns the loss of its first Establishment Secretary Mrs. Isabelle Adams who sadly passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Mrs. Adams joined the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service on August 1st, 1965 where she served in various capacities as Clerical Officer and Secretary to a number of Government Boards and Committees, quickly advancing to the post of Acting Clerk of the House of Assembly before rising to the highest rank in the public service as the first local Establishment Secretary of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She retired on March 31st, 1990 after giving 25 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and was awarded the Queen’s Badge of Honour.

On September 20, 2019, Mrs. Adam’s was honored during Civil Service Week 2019 as a former Head of the Public Service for her distinguished service to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and people.

The Turks and Caicos Islands is grateful to Mrs. Adam’s for her service, her hard work, dedication and commitment to these islands.

We extend our deepest condolences to her family on her passing and pray that her soul will rest in eternal peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!

Her Excellency Anya Williams

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service of the Turks and Caicos Islands