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His impressive and extensive client list includes  \nSEE CULTURE IS CURRENCY, Page 6  \n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n\nNational Weather Service Director Retires After 41 Years  \nCONTINUED FROM Page 1  \nAfter more than four decades of public service, Director General John Tibbetts will retire from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service at the end of this month, bringing to a close a career of more than 41-years dedicated to strengthening the Cayman Islands’weather services and national preparedness.  \nHaving joined the former Department of Civil Aviation in 1985 – now the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands – as a Weather Observer in the Aviation Weather Office, Mr Tibbetts has played a central role in transforming a small aviation-focused operation into today’s National Weather Service, overseeing its growth incapability, technology and service to the Cayman Islands.  \nThroughout his career, Mr Tibbetts served in several operational and leadership roles, beginning as a Weather Observer before progressing to Operational Weather Forecaster and Chief Meteorologist, and ultimately being appointed Director General in 2014 following the retirement of longtime Director Fred Sambula.  \nCabinet Secretary Samuel Rose said Mr Tibbetts’ career reflected the very best of the Cayman Islands Civil Service.“Director General John Tibbetts’ 41 years of public service bear testament to his unwavering commitment to the people of the Cayman Islands and to the highest standards of the Civil Service. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, passion, and leadership, helping to build a National Weather Service that plays a vital role in safeguarding our Islands. He successfully developed a team that is recognised and respected throughout the Caribbean. His contribution to meteorological services both locally and regionally will have a lasting impact, and I wish him every success in his retirement.”During his tenure as Director General, Mr Tibbetts oversaw a period of significant growth and modernisation for the National Weather Service. This included the expansion of forecasting capability, observation systems, technology, staffing and regional collaboration, while supporting the organisation’s transition from an aviation-focused weather office into a modern National Weather Service serving  \nthe wider needs of the Cayman Islands. His leadership also helped strengthen  \nthe Service’s role in supporting national preparedness and emergency response, including through some of the Cayman Islands’ most significant weather events, such as Hurricanes Gilbert, Mitch and Ivan. During this time, the National Weather Service continued to expand its forecasting capabilities, observation systems and public warning services in collaboration with local, regional and international partners.  \n“John’s leadership has helped shape not only the National Weather Service, but also the people within it,” said Chief Meteorologist Kerry Powery.“He has always been passionate about developing the next generation of meteorologists and ensuring the Service continued to evolve to meet the needs of the Cayman Islands. 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