Cabinet has approved the appointment of four new members and the re-appointment of three past members of the British Virgin Islands Social Security Board (BVISSB). Photo: VINO/File

The appointments took effect on September 1, 2013 as the previous Board expired on August 31, 2013. The membership of the previous Board included Mrs. Sheila George who served as Chairman, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe, Mrs. Wandamae Malone, and Mr. Glenroy Forbes. Photo: File

The new members are Mr. Paul Webster, QC, Chairman, representing employers; Mr. Michael Vanterpool representing employees; Mr. Simon Potter, representing employers; and Mrs. Annie Malone-Frett, representing Government. The re-appointed members are Mr. Neil Smith, Deputy Chairman, representing Government; Mr. Anghel George, representing employees; and Ex-Officio Member Mrs. Antoinette Skelton.

Section 1 of the Schedule to the Social Security Ordinance (CAP 266) states that the Social Security Board should consist of seven persons to be appointed by the Minister responsible for Social Security, who is the Minister for Health and Social Development. The Schedule further specifies that the representative members may hold office for a period not exceeding three years and can be eligible for reappointment.

The appointments took effect on September 1, 2013 as the previous Board expired on August 31, 2013. The membership of the previous Board included Mrs. Sheila George who served as Chairman, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe, Mrs. Wandamae Malone, and Mr. Glenroy Forbes.

The Social Security Board’s vision is to provide appropriate Social Security benefits to our contributors and their families, through strong leadership, prudent investments and the sustained efforts of a highly motivated committed and professional staff.