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Hon. Shane Gibson on the Passing of Theresa Huyler
May 18, 2016 - 12:48:49 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - Statement By Hon. D. Shane Gibson, MP Minister of Labour & National Insurance:

I am deeply saddened by the death of Mrs. Theresa Huyler, M.B.E. A pioneer and inspiration to women in the Bahamas trade union movement, Mrs. Huyler served as 2nd Vice President as well as 1st vice President of the Bahamas Public Services Union.

Mrs. Huyler was an extraordinary woman who played a critical role in the development of the Women’s Branch of the BPSU and was instrumental in increasing the level of education and training for women in the trade union movement. Along with Idena Burrows and Edith Smith, Mrs. Huyler participated in The Project for The Development of Trade Union Women in the Caribbean, sponsored by the University of The West Indies, and served as the Regional Representative for The Bahamas, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

In November 2005, she received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her outstanding contribution to the nursing profession and community development. During Labour Week in 2010, the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas paid special tribute to Mrs. Huyler in recognition of her remarkable work. Considered as a role model by scores of Bahamian trade union leaders and a mentor to scores of women, Mrs. Huyler wil truly be missed.

On behalf of my family, the staff of the Ministry of Labour & National Insurance and the People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I express my sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Theresa Huyle as well as the Executives of the Bahamas Public Services Union. May her soul rest in peace.