New Chairperson appointed to head NCCP

A new chairperson has been appointed to head the National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP).

On Friday, June 17, La Teisha Sandy, deputy director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), was introduced to the members of the Board by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Godfred Pompey.{{more}}

Sandy takes over from Grenville Williams, who resigned as chair earlier this year to take up an appointment abroad.

Speaking at a brief meeting convened to introduce the new chairperson and members to the Commission, Pompey thanked deputy chairperson Dr George Frederick for taking charge of the Commission on the departure of Williams.

In addressing the Commission, the new chair thanked the Permanent Secretary and the Government for the confidence in naming her as chairperson of the organization. She noted that while there may be several challenges relating to crime and violence in the country, she was confident that if the necessary partnerships are formed these incidents will be brought under control in time.

Sandy noted that the issue of crime and violence affects every Vincentian, so we all, as citizens, have a vital role to play in it being brought under control.

Deputy chair Dr George Frederick, director of the NCCP Nicola Evans and all the members of the Commission joined in welcoming Sandy as chair and pledged to work together for the betterment of the NCCP and SVG.

The National Commission on Crime Prevention was created by an act of Parliament on February 20, 2003 by the then Minister of National Security, Sir Vincent Beache and was seconded by Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves.