PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND THE BLUE ECONOMY

Sonia C. Foster is currently the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, and a Masters in Business Administration from Strayer University, Washington DC Campus. A career public servant, Sonia recently celebrated her thirty-fourth year having worked at various levels in the Ministries of Finance, Economic Affairs, Housing and Lands, International Business, Commerce and Industry. She was also seconded as Assistant to the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean at the World Bank in Washington DC. She has gained a wealth of experience in financial management, debt management and international business. A Certified Knowledge Manager through the International Knowledge Management Institute, Sonia has also completed the Leaders In Development Certificate at the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education. Sonia is keen to be part of a Ministry which holds tremendous opportunities for Barbados’ development now and in the future.