Us, Oct. 6 -- The new Board comprises a blend of reappointed and newly appointed members drawn from diverse professional backgrounds.

Mr Derek Barbe and Mrs Kethleen Harisson continue in their respective roles of Chairperson and Secretary of the Board, while Mrs Rosemary Monthy has been appointed as Vice Chairperson.

Other reappointed members include Mrs Phylis Padayachy-Tambara and Mr Guy Morel. The newly appointed members are Mrs Vanessa Albest-Fabien, Mr Peter Alvis, Mr Nitin Abbi, and Mr Benneth Alphonse. The Director of the Academy, Mr Richard Mathiot, continues to serve as an Ex-Officio Member of the Board.

Reflecting on the appointments, Minister Radegonde highlighted the importance of the Academy's role in preparing and strengt...