Hyleeta Liburd

Her Honour
Hyleeta Liburd
OBE MH
Deputy Governor-General for Nevis
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 September 2018
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Governors-GeneralTapley Seaton
Marcella Liburd
PremierMark Brantley
Preceded byMarjorie Morton

Hyleeta Liburd OBE MH (also spelt Hyleta Liburd) is a Nevisian public servant who is the current Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, having served in the role since September 2018.

Career in education

Prior to becoming Deputy Governor-General, Liburd had worked in education for thirty nine years in various different roles, including as a classroom teacher, principal education officer, education officer, and a headteacher. In 2014, she was awarded a Nevis Island Administration Independence Award for her contributions to education.

Deputy Governor-General for Nevis

In August 2018, Liburd was announced as the new Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, being sworn in on 31 August 2018 and taking office on 1 September 2018, succeeding acting Deputy Governor-General Marjorie Morton. Liburd is the second woman to hold the position, with her predecessor, Morton being the first woman to ever assume the duties of Deputy Governor-General (in an acting capacity). In the 2020 New Year Honours, Liburd was awarded an OBE for public service.

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Deputy Governor General Mrs. Hyleta Liburd Makes Queen's New Year Honours List". Nevis Pages. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Mrs. Hyleta Liburd to be sworn in tomorrow as Nevis' new Deputy Governor-General". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Nevis Premier welcomes new Deputy Governor General for Nevis". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "New DGG for Nevis Her Honour Hyleta Liburd accepts position with humility and pride". Nevis Island Administration. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ordinary Officer of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order". The London Gazette. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2025.