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Shavon Henley appointed Acting Human Resources Director

Ms Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Photo: GIS
Ms Shavon Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms Kaisa Penn’s (in photo) acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs Michelle Donovan Stevens, who is on study leave. Photo: GIS
Ms Shavon Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms Kaisa Penn’s (in photo) acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs Michelle Donovan Stevens, who is on study leave. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023.

According to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS), Ms Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs Michelle Donovan Stevens, who is on study leave.

Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr David D. Archer, Jr said that he is pleased that Ms Henley will have the opportunity to continue to guide the Human Resources Department in Mrs Donovan-Steven’s absence.

“Ms Henley is a highly competent and efficient public officer whose hard work has granted her the opportunity to take command of the Human Resources Department to continue to improve its many functions and operations while Mrs Donovan Steven’s is away. I look forward to seeing the department continue to grow under her keen leadership,” the Deputy Governor said.

Penn 'set a great foundation'- Archer

Mr Archer also commended Ms Penn on the work done during her stint since July 1, 2022.

“Although her time has now come to a close, it has set a great foundation for Ms Henley and I am extremely proud and grateful for what was done under Ms Penn’s guidance,” he added.

Ms Henley brings to the role a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Communications and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She obtained both degrees from Saint Peter’s College in New Jersey, United States of America.

The Government of the Virgin Islands contracted Ms Henley in 2007 as Human Resources Manager for Organisational Planning and Development. She was confirmed to the Public Service in 2010, and has acted as Director of Human Resources during several occasions.

Ms Henley’s duties as Acting Director of Human Resources will include providing leadership and guidance on all aspects of the day-to-day activities of the department. She will also be responsible for managing the Human Resources and Training budgets and plans, and developing and implementing Government projects in order to ensure that human resources are managed and controlled consistently, effectively and efficiently across all ministries and departments.

8 Responses to “Shavon Henley appointed Acting Human Resources Director”

  • Lb (13/01/2023, 07:44) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    This is bull crap it’s like what Andrew did with the ministers making them rotate

    Well sah here we go again
  • HMMM (13/01/2023, 08:14) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    This was the plan all along so why they waste our time with their usual games.
  • CD (13/01/2023, 08:41) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats ladies!! Ladies who exemplify professionalism and efficiency in the workplace!!
  • cool (13/01/2023, 11:24) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I think Ms. Penn would make a great HR Director though.
  • ha (13/01/2023, 11:59) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Not one of them carry a HR Certification from any Human Resources Certification institute, how then can you have any of them acting in this role??
  • snagglepuss (13/01/2023, 14:32) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    heavens to murgatroyd
  • long look (14/01/2023, 12:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just give the lady the position and done with this acting thing . CONGRATS!!


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