Governor Kenneth Mapp has formally nominated Averil George, above, as commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor, Government House has announced. Ms. George has served as acting commissioner since her appointment on June 25, when she replaced Catherine Hendry, who Government House said submitted her resignation in June after advising the governor that she was offered a position to serve as legal counsel for the V.I. Port Authority.
Mr. Mapp said Ms. George has been a great asset to his leadership team thus far, having exemplified hard work and dedication and accomplished much success during her time as the assistant director of the Division of Personnel, according to the release.
“It is my pleasure to ask the advice and consent of the 32nd Legislature on the nomination of Ms. George,” the governor wrote in a nomination letter to Senate President Myron Jackson. “Your prompt and favorable confirmation will enhance the Department of Labor’s ability to meet its demanding mandates and continued service to the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
On Ms. Hendry’s exit, the governor said in June, “Commissioner Hendry has worked diligently on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands and at a time when growing our workforce is essential to our continued success. I thank her for her service to the people of the territory and wish her well in her new role at the Port Authority.”
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