Newly appointed Court of Appeal Judge Gertel Thom has praised the Government of this country for protecting her during her nine and a half year stint as a High Court Judge here.{{more}}
In a farewell speech given during a special sitting of the High Court on Wednesday, Thom, a Guyanese, said this country is in the only one in the OECS that provides judges with 24-hour security.
âThroughout my stay here, I have always felt safe. I ask that the Attorney General convey my gratitude to the Government for what they have done for me,â Thom said.
Thom took up official duties as a judge here on May 1, 2005.
She will commence her new post on September 1.
Thom also expressed her gratitude to the Government for being a wonderful host to her during her tenure.
âI have experienced nothing but true separation of powers. I thank the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines,â she said.