The Governor General Dr. Rodney Williams

Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to swear in its 4th Head of State in the upcoming week.

The Government has expressed its thankfulness and appreciation to Dame Louise Lake-Tack for Her Excellency’s service to her nation.

The only female to serve in the office of Governor-General, Dame Louise Lake-Tack was appointed in 2007 and has thus served for seven years.

Two other Governors-General have served in the office.

Sir James Carlisle preceded the outgoing Governor-General, following the death of Sir Wilfred Jacobs, who served from 1981, the date of Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence.