The tenure of Ms. Samantha May-Francis as Interim President of the Industrial Court of Antigua and Barbuda has been officially extended. This announcement was made at a ceremony today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial landscape.
Ms. May-Francis, who has served as Vice President of the Court, has been praised for her skill and dedication in managing labor disputes.
Her leadership has been vital in maintaining fairness and timeliness in resolving industrial relations issues.
The extension of her term as Interim President reflects the confidence placed in her abilities and the progress she has made in her role.
“The extension of your term is a recognition of the confidence we all have in your leadership and the progress you have made thus far,” said the speaker, acknowledging Ms. May-Francis’s work in steering the Court through complex matters affecting both employees and employers.
The Industrial Court of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 1976 under the Industrial Court Act, following the enactment of the Labour Code.
The Labour Code introduced key provisions such as unfair dismissal, designed to protect workers and ensure a fair framework for resolving disputes.
The Industrial Court continues to play a pivotal role in upholding industrial peace in the nation, ensuring both workers’ rights and employers’ interests are balanced and protected.
Ms. May-Francis’s leadership has been instrumental in maintaining the Court’s critical role in industrial relations.
The speech also acknowledged the work of Mr. Charlesworth Brown, the substantive President of the Court, for his guidance and leadership.
With the challenges ahead, Ms. May-Francis’s continued leadership is seen as a crucial element in ensuring the Court remains a beacon of fairness and equity in Antigua and Barbuda’s industrial landscape.
“Your continued leadership will further strengthen this institution as we move forward,” said the speaker, expressing confidence in Ms. May-Francis’s ability to guide the Court through future complexities.
The ceremony concluded with a congratulations to Ms. May-Francis as she prepares to lead the Court in the coming years, upholding the duty to ensure that both employees and employers are treated justly.
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Whenever I ask about this lady, the first thing I hear is that she is the friend of a certain politician.
If she thinks her judgments and rulings will not be monitored closely, she lie (especially with the government as employer).
We were watching to see what would have happened with the matter Sundry Workers vs Masonary Products because school children had told us she did some work for the employer. The former Labour Commissioner showed up.
The word on the street is that she gives ‘small amounts in her awards’.
We shall be monitoring her.
No politician is going to derail the rights and benefits that were fought for by our fore-fathers and fore-mothers and who have to be called out will be called out.
All the best to you ma’am. May God grant you the wisdom of King Solomon
Mama, you need to speed up all the cases before the court. No one should be waiting four years for a hearing. It is ridiculous.