Hyleeta Liburd


Hyleeta Liburd is a Nevisian public servant who is the current Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, having served in the role since September 2018.

Career in education

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. In 2014, she was awarded a Nevis Island Administration Independence Award for her contributions to education.

Deputy Governor-General for Nevis

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. 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 the 2020 New Year Honours, Liburd was awarded an OBE for public service.

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