The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Talia Thomas to the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Regulations (DTR) in the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture and Religious Affairs.
A native of South Caicos, Thomas brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in the Ministry of Education.
Commencing her journey as a teacher at the Enid Capron Primary School, Thomas quickly ascended through the ranks, assuming roles such as Vice-Principal, Principal, Education Officer and Education Policy and Planning Manager within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, and Social Services.
Thomas possesses a Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in Teacher Education from Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica, and a Master’s with Distinction in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. In addition to this, she has obtained numerous professional certifications across a range of disciplines.
Commenting on the appointment of Thomas, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams stated:
“It is with great pleasure that I extend congratulations to Ms. Talia Thomas on her appointment as the new Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Regulations, which was established earlier this year.
As she embarks on this new path in her career journey, we express our profound thanks to her for her invaluable contributions throughout the years to developing and implementing key policies, training and curriculum programmes, and initiatives within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, and Social Services.” End quote
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion Ms. Thomas!”
