KNOWLES, CAT ISLAND — A swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the Eris Moncur Media Centre, Cat Island, for local government representatives.
Dale Gelin, administrator, Cat Island, led the 13 candidates to sign the Oath of Office.
Candidates sworn in for the Arthur’s Township were Kizzy Stubbs-Stuart, Covette Bowles, Omar Stubbs, Mandy Major, Joshua Stubbs, Rodney Pratt and Mike Holmes.
Candidates sworn in for Bight Township were Louise Meadows, Kevin Brown, Jason Jasper Russell, Nathaniel Gilbert, Dwain Adderley and Melissa Dorsette.
During the Ceremony, Gelin challenged the administrators to always uphold their title with dignity and integrity and warned them about compromising themselves as they carried out their duties while serving.
He urged candidates to stay united.
“Faithfully execute the office you have been entrusted with without fear, without favor [and] without ill-will,” he said.
“Ensure that you do not see color in your representation. See Cat Island as Cat Island.”
The ceremony was marked as a success and candidates are excited to take on their new duties.
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