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(L-R) Mr. Martin Cave – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Sherri-Ann Brazier – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Employers’ Federation; Mr. Alrick Daniel – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (ABTLU); Mr. Kem Tonge – Chairman, Social Security Board; His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams – Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda; Mr. Peter Abraham – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (ABTLU); Mr. David Matthias – Director, Social Security; Ms. Phyllis Davis – Board Secretary (Photo by Wayne Mariette)
St. John’s, Antigua – The newly appointed members of the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board (ABSSB) were officially sworn in today at Government House. His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, administered the oaths of office and secrecy in the presence of the Board’s leadership, government representatives, and esteemed guests.
In attendance at the ceremony (from left to right in the official photograph) were:
Mr. Martin Cave – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Sherri-Ann Brazier – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Employers’ Federation
Mr. Alrick Daniel – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (ABTLU)
Mr. Kem Tonge – Chairman, Social Security Board
His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams – Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda
Mr. Peter Abraham – Representative, Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (ABTLU)
Mr. David Matthias – Director, Social Security
Ms. Phyllis Davis – Board Secretary
During brief remarks, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams emphasized the importance of the Social Security Board in upholding the nation’s social protection framework. He urged the new Board members to act with integrity and a deep sense of public service, ensuring that the work of the Board supports the long-term welfare of Antiguan and Barbudan citizens.
Following the ceremony, Board Chairman Mr. Kem Tonge expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in the newly appointed members. He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to delivering quality service, enhancing transparency, and strengthening governance practices within the Social Security system.
The Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board is entrusted with overseeing and administering the Social Security system to ensure the financial protection and welfare of workers and pensioners. With broad representation from various stakeholder groups, the Board will continue to focus on the efficient collection of contributions, timely payment of benefits, and the prudent management of funds.
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