About Us
Welcome to the Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA)
The Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) unites professionals from across 12 Caribbean nations, including Anguilla, Dominica, Barbados, and beyond. Since our inception, we’ve been dedicated to strengthening our community through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and celebration of our rich cultures.
Who Are We
The Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) is a dynamic organization uniting professionals across the Caribbean’s utility sector. Our mission is to foster collaboration, provide educational opportunities, and support the development of our members. Through networking, training, and advocacy, we strengthen the industry and empower our workforce.
Our Mission
The Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) is dedicated to enhancing the professional development, collaboration, and overall welfare of utility employees across the Caribbean. We strive to create a strong network where knowledge, expertise, and best practices are shared to uplift the industry and its workforce.
Our Vision
To be the leading association that empowers and unites Caribbean utility employees, fostering growth, excellence, and regional cooperation.
Meet Our Executive Team
From Antigua to Trinidad and Tobago, we represent the heart of the Caribbean’s utility professionals.
KEVIN BENNETT - President
Kevin Bennett has served as Power Generation Manager at SKELEC since 2005. He actively engages with the community through initiatives such as donating to local schools. Kevin is recognized for his community contributions, including assisting in organizing the Dieppe Bay Fishing Tournament. He embodies optimism with his motto, "Today is going to be a good day!"
PEDRO FARRELL - Vice-President
Pedro Farrell joined the BWA in 1993, starting as a Clerical Officer before advancing to Systems Analyst in 1994. Since 1999, he has held the role of Manager of Information Systems. Pedro is also involved in the BWA Sports Club and serves on the Executive of Bargaining Unit 2 of the Barbados Workers Union. His hobbies include travelling, music, ballroom dancing, and gaming, guided by his belief, "The Lord doesn't give a man more than he can bear."
GENEISHA HENDRICKSON - Honorary Secretary
Geneisha Hendrickson has a diverse background in education, research, and corporate communications, starting at the University School of Veterinary Medicine and later working with U&M & M.T.B.S. She has served as the Corporate Communications Officer at SKELEC since 2021 and actively engages in community outreach. Her interests include event planning and leadership, with a motto "Where there is a will, there is a way."
SEAN BAILEY - Treasurer
Sean Bailey is an Accountant at the APUA, overseeing Accounts and Payroll with a BA in Accountancy from the UVL. He actively leads community and sports initiatives, including serving as President of the Johnson's Point and Crabbe Hill Community Group and the APUA Social and Cultural Club. Sean's interests include real estate, project management, cricket, and football, and he's committed to mentoring youth on financial literacy and life principles, guided by the motto, "We should lift as we climb.
LUCY WENDY LETT - Public Relations Officer
Lucy Wendy-Am Letts has been with GRENLEC since 1987 as a certified electrician. She owns Tenth's Flavors, a catering business, and founded "It Could Be Me", alongside roles as a firefighter with the Royal Grenada Police Force and a First Aid Responder with the St. John's Ambulance Brigade. Wendy values her motto: "Put God First."
VERONICA YEARWOOD - Immediate Past President
Veronica Yearwood is a hydrologist at the Antigua Public Utilities Authority. She also directs the Antigua Dance Academy, promoting cultural heritage through the arts, and is involved in various cultural and humanitarian initiatives. She values family unity, encapsulated by her catchphrase, "In Unity There is Strength."
JOSIANNA ANTOINE - Trustee
Josianna Antoine has served as a Senior Customer Service Clerk at DOMLEC since January 1, 2000, specializing in the company's Propsid (Pay As You Go) System for over 15 years. Beyond her role, Josianna is deeply involved in floral design, community service as Chairperson of the Giroukol Eggleston Village Council, and leadership at the St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Union.
VERNEL FRANCOIS - Trustee
Vernel S.K. Francois has been with LUCELEC since 2015, progressing from Purchasing Clerk Human Resource Assistant in the HR Department. Her dream of working in Human Resources, has recently been realized. She actively supports philanthropic programs for underprivileged students and holds leadership roles in the LUCELEC Sports Club, known for her event coordination skills and passion for fashion. Her mantra is "Be yourself...everyone else is taken".
1970's
Began as an informal exchanges among utility companies
1987
Got revived in Barbados
1989
Formally re-established
1996
Sherrol Stoute (BLPC, Barbados) became the first elected President
2007
Paused for Cricket World Cup
2020 - 2022
COVID-19 hiatus
2023
Hosted by Grenada
2024
Hosted by Antigua
2025
Latest edition in Dominica
THE CUEA EASTER FESTIVAL – A CARIBBEAN TRADITION OF UNITY & RECREATION SINCE 1987
Since its revival in 1987 in Barbados, the Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) Easter Festival has become a beloved annual tradition, uniting utility professionals across the region for recreation, camaraderie,
and friendly competition. What began as informal exchanges among utility companies in the 1970s was formally reestablished under the leadership of Valerie Stephenson (NAWASA, Grenada) in 1989, with Sherrol Stoute (BLPC, Barbados) later becoming the first elected President in 1996.
Over the decades, the festival has rotated among 14 Caribbean nations, with Barbados, Antigua, Grenada, and St. Lucia hosting most frequently. Highlights include:
Historic Moments: The 2007 pause for the Cricket World Cup and the 2020–2022 hiatus due to COVID-19.
Leadership Legacy: Pioneering figures like Angela Fitzgerald (Secretary), Donna La Touche (Treasurer), and trustees Winston Roach (BWA) and Michael John (CWSA) helped shape the association.
Cultural Impact: More than just games, the festival strengthens bonds beyond the workplace, blending sport, knowledge-sharing, and Caribbean spirit.
Today, the CUEA Easter Festival remains a testament to regional unity, with Antigua hosting the latest edition in 2024, proving that even after 37 years, the tradition continues to thrive,
LEADERSHIP LEGACY OF THE CARIBBEAN UTILITIES EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CUEA)
The Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) has been guided by a distinguished line of presidents since its first formal election in 1996.
Below is a concise overview of CUEA’s leadership history:
CUEA Presidents (1996–Present)
01.
1996:
Sherrol Stoute (BLPC, Barbados) – Pioneering first elected president
02.
1998–2000:
Raymond Piggott – Two-term leadership
03.
2002–2004:
Martha Archer – First female president, served two consecutive terms
04.
2006:
Junnette Spencer (APUA, Antigua)
05.
2008:
Winston Roach (BWA, Barbados)
06.
2010–2012:
Iris Arrundell – Term completed by Kelvin Whittaker (2012)
07.
2014:
Leon Elliott (WASA, Trinidad & Tobago) – First Trinidadian president
08.
2016–2018:
Veronica Yearwood (APUA, Antigua) – Two-term service
09.
2020 & 2022:
No elections held due to COVID-19 pandemic
10.
2024:
Kevin Bennett – Leading CUEA’s resurgence
Contact Us
📍 SKELEC, Central Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
📞 (869)-662-2143 | (869)-662-8840
📧 kevinb@skelec.kn | geneishah@skelec.kn
