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The Ministry of Border Control, Labour & Culture (MBCLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Leticia Goring as the new Assistant Chief Officer, effective 1 October 2024. Mrs Goring brings with her a wealth of experience, having served as the Assistant Director at the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) for the past eight years and as a former Senior Pensions Officer for two years before that.

Following a rigorous recruitment process, which included comprehensive assessments and presentations, Mrs Goring was selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates. The final selection came after a thorough evaluation of four shortlisted individuals from both the public and private sectors.

Mrs Goring holds an MBA from the University of Leicester UK and two Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Marketing from Florida International University. She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), is a Mental Health First Aider and is CPR/First Aid trained. During her time at the DLP, she was honoured as the CIG Employee of the Month and Chief Officer’s Choice for the month of October 2017 under the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme.

In her new role, Mrs Goring will provide critical support to the Chief Officer and the Deputy Chief Officers, with key responsibilities in project management, strategic planning, audit reports, and matters presented to the Cabinet. Additionally, she will be responsible for offering policy advice on labour, immigration, public safety, and national security issues, while also contributing effectively to various operational tasks within the Ministry.

Chief Officer Wesley Howell stated, “The Ministry is confident that Mrs Goring’s extensive background in public service and her proven track record in leadership will significantly enhance the Ministry’s mission to ensure national security and border integrity”.