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.
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]
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]