LIAT has announced the retirement of the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Dr Jean Holder.

A release from LIAT issued December 17 said Holder notified shareholders of his retirement at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held in Antigua on Monday, December 16.

“After 16 years as a Director and Chairman of LIAT, he informed the shareholders that he would not be available for nomination as a Director of LIAT’s Board for the next term. Dr Holder stated that it was fulfilling to perform this role in such a critical regional institution. He thanked the shareholders and customers for their continued support; the employees for their hard work and commitment to continuous improvement and all the other stakeholders who through their patience, contributed to the ongoing safe operation of LIAT,” the release said.

Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves thanked Dr Holder on behalf of all shareholders, for his outstanding contribution in the oversight of the Board of Directors in some extraordinarily difficult times. The Prime Minister stated that working with Dr Holder had enriched him and he expressed immense gratitude.

LIAT wished Dr Holder the very best in his future endeavours and with the Shareholders, joined in thanking him for his long and dedicated service to the company.