Mr. Walford Gumbs OBE, JP, was sworn in as the Governor-General’s Deputy, in a brief but significant ceremony at Government House, St. Kitts, on Wednesday morning May 3rd.

The Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance were administered by the Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, GCMG, JP.

Mr. Gumbs was supported at the event by his daughter, Ms. Gallio Gumbs.

Mr. Michael Morton CBE, JP, previously performed the duties as Governor-General’s Deputy, on a few occasions.