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Earlier today, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, presided over the Swearing-In Ceremony for the new Board of the Antigua and Barbuda Public Utilities Authority (APUA) at Government House.
Eight of the nine appointed Commissioners took the oath of office, including Mr. Peter Benjamin, who was sworn in as Chairman of the Board. The ninth Commissioner, Sir McLean Emmanuel, is currently abroad and will be sworn in at a later date.
The newly sworn-in Commissioners are:
– Mr. Dwayne Edwards
– Mr. Craig Christian
– Mr. Luther Lee
– Mr. Peter Benjamin (Chairman)
– Ms. Lornette Kirby
– Ms. Lattoia Auguiste
– Mr. Glentis Goodwin
– Mr. Purcell Bird
During his remarks, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams emphasized the critical role of the APUA Board in ensuring the efficient, reliable, and sustainable provision of public utilities in Antigua and Barbuda.
He noted that the Public Utilities Act, CAP. 359, as amended, provides the legal framework for APUA’s operations and empowers the Board to oversee and guide the management, regulation, and strategic direction of essential services, including electricity, water, and telecommunications.
The Governor General further highlighted key priorities for the Board, including:
– Enhancing service reliability to meet growing consumer and business demands.
– Ensuring financial sustainability while keeping utilities affordable for all citizens.
– Advancing technological innovation to modernize infrastructure.
– Promoting regulatory compliance and transparency in governance.
Sir Rodney also underscored the importance of public and private sector engagement in the tariff-setting process, as mandated under Section 15 of the Act, and encouraged the Board to work towards adopting green and innovative solutions that align with the Government’s renewable energy and smart infrastructure initiatives.
The Governor General expressed his confidence in the new Board’s ability to fulfill its mandate with diligence, wisdom, and integrity and congratulated the members on their appointments.
Photo Caption: From left to right: Commissioners – Mr. Dwayne Edwards, Mr. Craig Christian, Mr. Luther Lee, Mr. Peter Benjamin (Chairman), His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams (Governor General), Ms. Lornette Kirby, Ms. Lattoia Auguiste, Mr. Glentis Goodwin, Ms. Joy Dublin (Board Secretary), Mr. Purcell Bird.
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Boards are used as a way to put money in the hands of supporters..That is why they are all a waste of time and. money..Please tell us the qualifications of these persons to sit on a Public Utilities board to determine policy and the way forward..APUA is a disaster so also please tell us if any of these persons have served on this same board that has been unable to fix the water problem and also the constant electricity outages in this Economic Powerhouse country. And we also want to see their Terms of Reference..These are some of the questions that the useless opposition should be asking but they will never touch an issue like this as they will do the same thing if they ever get into power.
Congratulations to the new members. Hopefully, they will help take APUA to new heights, especially when it comes to improving service delivery.
Great to see fresh faces join the APUA Board! Looking forward to the new ideas and leadership they will bring to the table.
I hope the new APUA board members focus on sustainability and innovation.
With such a diverse group joining the board, I’m optimistic that APUA will make significant strides in tackling challenges like electricity and water supply.
I’m curious to see how these new members will address the ongoing issues with APUA’s services. It’s time for real change.
With these new appointments, I hope we see improved customer service from APUA. Let’s see if they can live up to the expectations!
I’m hopeful that the new APUA Board members will prioritize sustainability and modernization in their strategy.
People just jump on here and comment. Is this a new board or reappointment of the failures. That is the reason for my questions. Benjamin and Lee for sure have been there since 2014. What experience to utilities does Sir Short Shirt bring? Fine if you want to give him a salary but why not a pension. No one would have a problem with that. But not on a utilities board that is supposed to supply us with water and electricity.
Not one of them bring anything rather than being labor dogs.