The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced the appointment of Mrs. Juliet Arthur-Thelwell to the post of Education Officer within the Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services.

Mrs. Arthur-Thelwell holds a Diploma in Primary Education (Hons.) from Shortwood Teachers College; a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in School Administration from the University of the West Indies and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Leicester University with plans to commence a PHD in Public Policy Making and Administration in January 2022.

Her journey in the public service began as a Clerical Officer in the year 2000; excelling over the years to various posts in the public service including as the former Human Resource Manager of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and as the former Principal of the Eliza Simons Primary School in Grand Turk.

Commenting on her appointment Mrs. Arthur-Thelwell said:

“I express appreciation for the opportunity that has been afforded me to serve as an Education Officer within the Department of Education, in the Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services.

I stand on the words of Elizabeth Warren, ” A Good Education is a Foundation for a Better Future.”

I thank God for his continued blessings and I am elated to further assist with the advancement of our school systems.

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams in extending congratulatory remarks to Mrs. Arthur-Thelwell said:

“Congratulations is extended to Mrs. Juliet Arthur-Thelwell on her appointment to the post of Education Officer within the Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services where she will serve as the Schools Supervisor with oversight of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA).

With over 20 years’ experience in the public service in various fields including education and human resource management, we are certain that Juliet who we are sure will be missed by the Eliza Simons school family, will do well in this new role as she moves on from overseeing one to many different schools in a different capacity.

Congratulations on your promotion Mrs. Arthur-Thelwell!”