The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rosetta Talbot as the Deputy Clerk within the Parliament of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

With over two decades of service in the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service, Ms. Talbot brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role. Her career includes various positions in which she managed critical electoral logistics, including maintaining the electors register, financial monitoring and coordinating general elections. She also held significant tenures as an Administrative Assistant within the Examination Unit of the Department of Education and the House of Assembly, where she prepared minutes and facilitated legislative sittings. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to public service excellence.

Ms. Talbot is currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business Management at Penn Foster College. Her professional development includes a Certificate in Strategic Reform of Electoral Processes obtained in the United Kingdom and she possesses advanced proficiency in administrative systems and computer programming.

Reflecting on her appointment, Ms. Talbot shared, “I am deeply honoured to accept the appointment of Deputy Clerk to Council of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In this role, I am fully committed to upholding the constitutional integrity of our legislature and providing steadfast support to the Clerk in the administration of parliamentary affairs. My primary focus will be to enhance the efficiency of the House while dedicatedly serving the democratic values and people of our beloved Islands.”

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, Her Excellency Anya Williams said: Congratulations are extended to Ms. Rosetta Talbot on her appointment as the new Deputy Clerk of the Turks and Caicos Islands Parliament, following the retirement of the former Deputy Clerk, Mrs. Lydia Butterfield.

We express our appreciation to Mrs. Butterfield for her many years of dedicated service to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and wish her well on her retirement.

The role of Deputy Clerk to the Parliament is a critical one, requiring the provision of procedural advice, the maintenance of parliamentary records and the efficient administration of parliamentary business. It is a position that supports the effective functioning of the legislature and upholds the integrity of the parliamentary process.

Ms. Talbot’s in her previous role in the TCI Elections Department discharged her duties with diligence and distinction and we are certain will continue to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of good governance in the Turks and Caicos Islands in this new role.”

Congratulations Ms. Talbot on your well-deserved promotion and every success in your new role.