Hyleeta Liburd

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.

Her Honour Hyleeta Liburd OBE MH
Deputy Governor-General for Nevis
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 September 2018
Monarchs	Elizabeth II Charles III
Governors-General	Tapley Seaton Marcella Liburd
Premier	Mark Brantley
Preceded by	Marjorie Morton

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.^[1] In 2014, she was awarded a Nevis Island Administration Independence Award for her contributions to education.^[2]

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.^[3][2] 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).^[4] In the 2020 New Year Honours, Liburd was awarded an OBE for public service.^[5]

Awards

• Saint Kitts and Nevis Medal of Honour, 2005^[2]
• Nevis Island Administration Independence Award, 2014^[2]
• Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), 2020^[1]