The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Patsy Thompson as the Assistant Registrar within the Land Registry Department of the National Lands Secretariat.
Thompson has more than 36 years of experience in the Land Registry department, having first joined the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in 1984. She served in the department until 2001 and subsequently returned to public service in 2007 as Senior Land Administrative Officer.
In her new role, she will contribute her substantial knowledge and experience to strengthening administrative processes and enhancing customer service delivery. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to the mission of maintaining accurate, efficient and transparent land registration services while supporting the continued modernization of the system.
Thompson has completed several professional certificate courses in areas including Land Registration Training, Public Speaking and Civil Litigation. Her professional development is further supported by Customer Service training with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Land Tenure and Property Rights training with the United States Agency for International Development.
Reflecting on her appointment, Mrs. Thompson shared, “I remain humble in accepting this senior position and give God thanks for His continued favour in my life. As Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ I truly believe that what God has ordained for you will be yours in His perfect timing. I intend to contribute my institutional knowledge and dedication to strengthening administrative processes and supporting the integrity of the land registration system in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, Her Excellency Anya Williams in congratulatory remarks said, “It is with great pleasure that I extend heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Patsy Thompson on her appointment as Assistant Registrar of the Turks and Caicos Islands Land Registry following the retirement of Mrs. Naomi Simmons-Been.
I take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mrs. Naomi Simmons-Been, who dedicated over 30 years of exemplary service to our islands and to wish her continued success, good health and fulfilment in her retirement.
Mrs. Thompson’s appointment is well deserved as she has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service in her previous role. I am confident that she will excel in this new role and will continue to make meaningful contributions to the Land Registry.
Congratulations once again, Mrs. Thompson, on your well-earned promotion.”
