The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture join with colleagues from the sub-region and internationally in mourning the untimely death of the Director of Agriculture, Ms. Margaret Kalloo, née, Boodram; every member of the Ministry and the Department grieves her passing.
Her contribution to field of Agriculture throughout the region and the Turks and Caicos Islands is well known and greatly appreciated. Her tireless efforts to promote veterinary public health, animal diseases surveillance, food safety, and SPS matters are but only a few examples.
Mrs. Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs stated; “Even though she was with us for only eight months, her impact was positively felt.
“We take this time to extend to her family and close friends our deepest and sincerest condolences. No words of ours can assuage the grief felt at this time.”
During this period the Chief Veterinary Officer will be acting Director until a suitable candidate can be found to replace her.
