Nekita Turnbull has been appointed Chief Information Officer within the Department of Information and Public Relations, effective Aug. 1, 2025, following her acting appointment after the retirement of the former chief information officer in 2024.
Turnbull previously served as deputy chief information officer, overseeing the department’s human resources functions, including training and staff development. She has also worked as an information officer in the department and as marketing manager at CTL Home Centre.
Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe said Turnbull’s appointment followed targeted training and a secondment to the Government of the Cayman Islands as part of a succession plan. “We are proud to have Ms. Turnbull appointed as Chief Information Officer,” Stoutt-Igwe said.
Turnbull holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications and advertising from the University of South Florida, an Associate of Arts in English from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, and a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute. She has also earned multiple certifications in media and communications.
In a statement, Turnbull said she is committed to strengthening government communications. “I am dedicated to building on the progress already made in advancing government communications and transforming the department,” she said. “My hope is to also inspire greater interest in the field, while working alongside colleagues across the Public Service to raise standards and strengthen how we connect with the people of the Virgin Islands.”
As chief information officer, Turnbull will lead efforts to modernize the department, implement process improvements, and support government policy through communications products, while also monitoring public opinion on government initiatives.
