FORMER Guyanese journalist, Kim Lucas, a deputy principal for the academic section of St Maarten Academy, is Guyana’s new Honorary Consul to St Maarten.

“I am humbled and at the same time proud that my country has chosen me to become their representative in St Maarten. This gives me the opportunity to serve the Government of Guyana although not living in Guyana at this time,” Lucas was quoted in a St MarteenNews.com article.
“That dream of being a patriotic Guyanese when I left these shores some 16 years ago is being realised,” she added.

Asked about her expectations on her new appointment, Lucas responded that she did not expect much, but pointed out that she plans “to represent all Guyanese living on St Maarten in a fair and unbiased manner,” adding that she is there to serve and to do as much as possible to assist the Guyanese diaspora living in St Maarten, the article stated.
According to her, the screening process was very stringent where they conducted an investigation into her background both by the Guyana and St Maarten administration. She, however, did not explain how the process was done and did not know about it until after she had received her commission.

Lucas, who is married, said apparently her husband was aware of the process, which began in October last year and concluded on January 29, 2020, because after it was completed, he told her he had received a call and had been questioned, the article further stated.
Lucas succeeds former Honorary Consul, Cleveland Beresford, who resigned from his position last year due to illness. She has expressed her gratitude to Beresford with whom she has had the privilege of working closely with.

Lucas is expected in Guyana during the Easter vacation when she will receive formal training in relation to her new duties and will also meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings, the article stated. Lucas, a mother of one, began her career as a journalist at the Guyana Chronicle. She also worked at the Kaieteur News and Stabroek News.