FSN’s Dr Sylvia M. Simmons Out! Resigns abruptly for ‘personal reasons’
It is our news site’s understanding that she tendered her resignation on Wednesday February 28, 2018.
Speaking exclusively to our newsroom, the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Ms Judith M. Charles said that “while at the FSN, Dr Simmons spearheaded a host of important components to how the organisation functioned in the last several years.”
The longtime Chairman also praised Dr Simmons for her work while at the Non-Governmental and nonprofit Agency, in helping battered and abused persons who suffered from domestic violence.
“Counselling, while offered prior to Dr Simmons’ years, was increased by the numbers of cases being referred by the courts” the statement said.
Active in the courts
According to Ms Charles “Dr Simmons also spearheaded the Court Advocacy Service which provides accompaniment for victims in the High Court to foster support and direct assistance in obtaining Protective Orders and linkage to other needed resources. Victim Advocacy Court Support services are also offered for victims of domestic violence who have been summoned to give evidence as a victim/witness in domestic violence-related court proceedings.”
The FSN Board Chairwoman, speaking on the regrettable resignation said “Dr Simmons has done counselling sessions in Anegada and Virgin Gorda, which were well received.”
The statement concluded by saying “the Board and staff of the FSN wish Dr Simmons all the best in the next chapter of her life and in her personal endeavours.”
Dr Simmons has been at the helm as the Executive Director of the FSN for about four years.
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23 Responses to “FSN’s Dr Sylvia M. Simmons Out! Resigns abruptly for ‘personal reasons’”
An old lady must go home and repent for all the families they have hurt.and separated. God placed them in a position to be of help but they have abused their powers and taken advantage of people who couldn't help themselves. Why were they so personal ? They was of no help; They have destroyed my family.dear family saver. How do people like them folks get so far and with praise too. I am sure it's more in the mata. Rest assure more to come... keep the best for last.
What does Ms. Simmons resignation have to do with Government? The organization was not run by it. It was non-governmental organization which the Government only assisted. Stop blaming Government for everything that goes wrong in this country. Let us accept our own faults when we are wrong. That is the real reason that we have so many problems in this country.
Now that she has left there will be a vacuum and more social problems for the Social Development department. I hope that the government will implement programmes to cushion the effects of her departure especially after the hurricanes last year. While the government is trying to restore the infrastructure, the social problems are tremendous.
Unemployment and unavailability decent living environment are affecting many individuals and no solution is fort coming. I do hope the Social Development department is prepare for the increase in social problems. Lets wait and see.
Thank you Dr. Simmonds.