After a one-year search, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has a new director general.

She is Leesha Delatie-Budair, who is replacing the long-serving Carol Coy, who retired on August 31, 2024, after 39 years’ service.

Under Coy’s stewardship, STATIN successfully conducted several critical projects.

Delatie-Budair took up her appointment on September 1. 

With a robust background in economics and statistics and extensive experience in official statistics, Delatie-Budair has been pivotal in modernising Jamaica’s statistical systems to meet international standards. 

She previously served as the Deputy Director General, overseeing the statistical divisions of the Institute, and as the Director of Research Design and Evaluation (RD&E), where she led the team responsible for maintaining the statistical infrastructure of STATIN. 

The STATIN Staff and Board of Directors welcome Ms. Delatie-Budair and congratulate her on the appointment to her new role.