PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR AND HEAD OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 1st April 2025 – The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Arjah Rigby as the first Paralegal in the Turks and Caicos Islands Attorney General’s Chambers.
Ms. Rigby holds a Bachelor of Law with a minor in International Relations from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, which she obtained in 2022.
Ms. Rigby’s dedication to the legal profession allowed her to further her education and training as she is currently pursuing a Master of Laws from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Amid her studies, Ms. Rigby actively participated in significant legal projects, including the CLOCK Project and Support Through Court, which assist Litigants In Person. Additionally, she took part in a public speaking initiative for Support Through Court at the 2023 Family Law Conference in Manchester, England, helping the charity secure funding from various donors.
Before returning home to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Ms. Rigby was employed as a Consumer Contact Adviser with Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Manchester, England, from October 2022 to March 2023, where she advised clients on Consumer-based legislation, principles, and practical guidance, which offered solutions to client’s consumer related issues. She began her tenure with the Public Service from March 2024 to January 2025 at the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions, where she served as the Personal Secretary to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
On the appointment, Ms. Rigby stated, “I do not take this appointment lightly; it is an honour to serve as the first Paralegal appointed within the Attorney General’s Chambers. This role provides me with the opportunity to engage with the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands and contribute to strengthening our Civil Litigation Division through dedicated legal assistance. I am fully committed to serving to the best of my ability and leaving a lasting impact within the Chambers. My dedication to professional growth fuels my ambition to one day serve as Crown Counsel. Jeremiah 29:11 serves as my security blanket: ‘For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ This scripture reminds me to keep moving forward, embracing every opportunity with faith and gratitude; prominent words coined by Dr Kwame Nkrumah, ‘Forward ever, backwards never.’ I extend my heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty, my family and colleagues for their unwavering support and encouragement.”
Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles commented, “Ms. Rigby is a trailblazer, and her experience and expertise will add tremendous value to the work of our busy civil litigation division. She has embraced the opportunity with open arms and has the right disposition to make it a successful turn and to advance even further in the legal profession. We are grateful to Ms. Rigby for her enthusiasm and determination to work as part of a team in achieving the desired goals. Many congratulations on this historic appointment!”
Meanwhile, in congratulatory remarks, H. E. Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, stated, “Congratulations to Ms. Arjah Rigby on her appointment as the first Paralegal in the Attorney General’s Chambers. Your appointment is not just a personal achievement but a significant moment in our legal profession. Your commitment to legal advocacy is very inspiring and your achievements thus far reflect the future of our legal profession. I have every confidence that you will excel in this role and eagerly anticipate the positive contributions you will bring to the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Turks and Caicos Islands as a whole.
Congratulations Ms. Rigby, on your new appointment and welcome to the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service. ”
