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CARILEC Board of Directors Meet in Turks and Caicos
#Providenciales, 6 December, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) held their 118th board meeting in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on Monday, December 2. This was the last convening of the Board for 2019 and the first-ever board meeting held in TCI in the 30-year history of CARILEC. Nine Directors represented utilities and attended from St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent, Nevis, St. Eustatius, Antigua, St. Kitts, and the Bahamas, and two Directors representing the associate members were from the US Virgin Islands and Florida, USA. FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell currently serves as Chairman of the Board. The Executive Director of CARILEC Dr. Cletus Bertin and members of the secretariat also attended.
The meeting, held at FortisTCI’s corporate offices, included a presentation by FortisTCI Manager of EHS Marcus Francis on the FortisTCI Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS). This was followed by an update from Bahamas Power & Light, still undergoing extensive recovery efforts due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in September.
Indeed, as utilities around the world focus on resiliency and sustainability within the industry, Dr. Michael Spranger, with The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, made a special presentation about parametric insurance. With the increase of high impact and disruptive events, Dr. Spranger explained how parametric insurance coverage for the region could, in the short term, aid utilities and countries needing to recover from qualifying catastrophic events.
Following the board meeting, FortisTCI Director of Plant Operations Alvejes Desir led the Directors on a tour of the FortisTCI Provo generation facilities. The visit provided the chance for Directors to explore the company’s operational procedures and its strategic investments to deliver safe, resilient, and reliable services to the country.
President and CEO Eddinton Powell said, “FortisTCI is pleased to have hosted the CARILEC Board of Directors in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week. It was a historic occasion and many of the CEO’s were visiting the country for the first time.”
Mr. Powell continued, “CARILEC plays a pivotal role in bringing together regional expertise and helping map the way forward for the transformation of the energy sector. It is crucial that members of the Board and other partners see first-hand the similarities and differences in operations, particularly in the Caribbean, so that we can learn from each other’s challenges, and work collaboratively to identify opportunities and solutions from which we can all benefit.”
CARILEC is an association of electric energy solutions providers and other stakeholders operating in the electricity industry in the Caribbean, Central and South Americas, and globally. With over three million electric utility customers and more than 18,000 utility professionals in the region, CARILEC plays a leading role in advocacy, growth, and sustainability, and offers ongoing training and technical support for its 34 utility members and over 80 associate and affiliate members.
Release: Fortis TCI
Photo Caption: The CARILEC Board of Directors held their 118th board meeting in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, December 2. Pictured in the front row (l to r) is CARILEC Chairman of the Board and FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell and CARILEC Executive Director Dr. Cletus Bertin. Row two (l to r): Grenada Electricity Company Limited General Manager Collin Cover, ABB International Sales and Marketing Director Gianni Moreno and General Manager of Nevis Electricity Company Limited Jervan Swanston. Row three (l to r): St. Vincent Electricity Services CEO Thornley Myers, Statia Utility Company N.V. CEO Fred Cuvalay, Antigua Public Utilities Authority General Manager Andre Mathias and CARILEC Secretariat Sonji Baptiste. Row four (l to r): CARILEC Secretariat Cornelia Auguste, St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited General Manager Clement Williams, Tantalus Executive Vice President Hugo Hodge Jr., Bahamas Power and Light CEO Whitney Heastie and St. Lucia Electricity Services Managing Director Trevor Louisy.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT THREATS MADE AGAINST TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AND SCHOOLS
May 6th, 2024 – As co-chairs of the National Security Council, Her Excellency the Governor and the Honourable Premier condemn strongly recent threats made against Turks and Caicos Islands airports and schools.
We have zero tolerance for these disruptions and the alarm that they cause. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) continues to work closely with partner agencies and will keep the public updated as we manage the situation.
The National Security Council wishes to reassure residents, travellers and parents that the safety and security of our Islands is its highest priority.
All appropriate measures are being taken to address these threats and all required security protocols are being followed.
The Airports Authority and the Ministry of Education, with school principals are collaborating with the RTCIPF investigations.
We encourage the public to be extra vigilant against phishing and malicious emails and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
We appreciate the understanding of the public as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our airports, schools and communities.
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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