"Onward and Upward Together"
BPSU Executive Committee
Sis. Nadine B. Henry, JP
President
Sis. Shavonna Simpson
Recording Secretary
Sis. Ashley Smith
1st Vice President
Vacant
Assistant Recording Secretary
Sis. Kewanna Swan
2nd Vice President
Bro. Kevin Grant
General Secretary
Sis. Erica Swan
3rd Vice President
Bro. Anil Chatergoon
Treasurer
Sis. Nadine B. Henry, JP
President
Sis. Nadine Henry is a proud Public Servant with a strong belief in humanity. Guided by a deep commitment to advocacy, fairness, transparency, and community engagement, she has dedicated much of her professional and personal life to service.
Professionally, Sis. Nadine serves as the Senior Youth Services and Development Officer leading the Office of Youth Affairs (TOYA). She began her public service career as a Social Studies teacher and transitioned in 2006 to become a Community Education and Development Programme Coordinator, further strengthening her commitment to youth empowerment and community development.
Around the same time, Sis. Nadine began her journey with the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) as a Shop Steward, a role she embraced more than twenty years ago alongside a few of the champions who continue to advocate for workers’ rights today.
Over the years, she has served the BPSU in numerous leadership roles, including Secretary of Division 7, Chairperson of the Women’s Committee and Benefits Committee, while also contributing as a member of the Buildings Committee and Secretariat Negotiations Team. She also served on the Future Leaders Committee, which supported her development as an emerging trade unionist.
Her leadership expanded through several executive roles within the union, including Assistant Recording Secretary, Recording Secretary, and 3rd Vice President, before concluding her most recent term as 1st Vice President prior to ascending to the role of President.
Sis. Nadine’s influence extends beyond Bermuda. She has represented the union regionally and internationally through Public Services International (PSI), the Caribbean Public Services Association (CPSA), and the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL), where she currently serves as the Regional Representative. She has participated in regional and international Women’s Forums, served as Education. Development and Training Chairperson for CPSA and contributed to regional labour communication as Magazine Editor for four editions of the CPSA Magazine.
Throughout her years of union service, Sis. Nadine has supported members through grievances, disciplinary hearings, government negotiations, and Joint Consultative Committee meetings. Recently, she led Strategic Priority #2: Member Satisfaction & Communication, set to strengthen engagement between the union and its membership, laying the foundation for the work ahead in the next triennial period under the banner “Members at the Heart.”
Beyond her professional and union responsibilities, Sis. Nadine remains committed to community service. She is a former President of Devonshire Recreation Club, Inc. where continues to maintain active membership. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Bermuda Alumnae Chapter.
Her greatest inspiration is her mother, whom she regards as her role model in service and dedication to others. In her free time, she enjoys recreation and celebration with her family and friends.
Throughout much of her union journey, Sis. Nadine has been known as someone who served steadily behind the scenes, supporting leadership and stepping forward whenever and wherever she was needed. In 2025, she answered the call to lead as President, continuing her lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and advocacy.
Sis. Nadine’s personal mantra reflects this philosophy:
“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.”
-Marian Wright Edelman
Sis. Ashley Smith
1st Vice President
Sis. Ashley Smith works within the Judicial Department of Bermuda Government. She serves as a critical resource, providing legal and procedural guidance to various stakeholders and members of the public.
As a trade unionist, Sis. Ashley’s journey began when she was elected Shop Steward for the Judicial Department in 2013. She has served as Secretary of Division 12, Chairperson of Division 12 and former member of the Secretariat Negotiations Team (Management), Future Leaders Committee and Women’s Committee. She served as a General Officer up until 2020 when she was elected as an Executive Officer serving in the role of Recording Secretary, until December 2025 and then 3rd Vice President from January to March 2026.
Sis. Smith has represented the BPSU both locally and overseas at UNI, CPSA and CLC as a young worker. As a voice for workers, she has been instrumental in serving members in matters of collective bargaining negotiations, conditions of employment, grievance handling, disciplinary hearings and critical Health & Safety issues. Sis. Ashley has served as the Chairperson of the Shop Stewards Committee and Chairperson of Constitutional & Bye Laws Review Committee. She enjoys policy review and is intricately involved in the implementation and enhancement of the Union’s current policy documents. She is keen at identifying gaps in documented processes and committed to strengthening the foundation of the Union.
As an acknowledgement of her work and commitment to trade unionism, Sis. Ashley was awarded 'Young Woman of Influence' by the Union’s Women's Committee on International Women's Day 2018. In 2025, Sis. Ashley was nominated and selected as a delegate representing Bermuda at the Caribbean-Canada Commonwealth Leaders Dialogue 2025, of which she is now a proud alumna, with new insights that will seek to propel the BPSU cross-regionally, as a leader in employee advocacy.
Sis. Ashley is a reflective leader. She is cognizant of the importance of strategic and purposeful governance and how self-reflection leads to constructive growth. Sis. Ashley believes that advocacy should always be in furtherance of the whole community and that whenever she answers the call to support a worker, she does so with that in mind; she is not just supporting a worker, but a mother, father, son, daughter… a family member. Sis. Ashley’s goal is to one day see our Union leading the charge in necessitating curriculum-based training on the fundamentals of trade unionism, power of diversity, equity and inclusion, and civic responsibility. She hopes to one day see these core fundamentals embedded in curriculums across the island: pouring into our youth during their most impressionable years.
Sis. Ashley is the proud mom of a teenage daughter and caregiver to her great-niece. She values time with family, filled with laughter and love. Sis. Ashley possesses a Level II Certification in Legal Studies with a distinction in Family Law and Merit in Principles of Liability, obtained from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She has also undertaken training in collective bargaining, labour relations, organizing and rapid response training.
Sis. Ashley serves unapologetically. She does not shy away from difficult conversations and proudly stands in the gap for those who feel silenced. She is here to serve our Union with fairness, transparency, efficiency, rooted in a deep passion for trade unionism and the protection of worker’s rights.
Sis. Kewanna Swan
2nd Vice President
Sis. Erica Swan
3rd Vice President
Sis. Erica Swan has spent 20 years at the K. Margaret Carter Centre supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. She has also been part of the Bermuda Hospitals Board in various roles for over 30 years, currently serving as a part-time Unit Clerk. With over three decades as a member of Bermuda's labour force, Sis. Erica is a seasoned trade unionist defined by grassroots values and an unwavering commitment to representing members and their concerns.
For Sis. Erica, trade unionism is a family legacy. Following in the footsteps of her paternal great grandmother—a founding signatory for the Bermuda Industrial Union—and her maternal grandmother, a lifelong labour activist, she believes wholeheartedly in the power of the movement, recognizing that "if you want to see and evoke change, you MUST be a part of it."
Her leadership within the BPSU is extensive. Sis. Erica served as the Division 2 Chairperson for three years and has been an active member of the Women’s, Social, Shop Steward, and Bar Committees. Her strategic expertise was further utilised on the BPSU Secretariat Negotiations Team (Management), and she proudly represented the Union as part of the BTUC contingent at the International Labour Notes Conference.
While she takes immense pride in her career and activism, Sis. Erica considers her family to be her proudest achievement. She is the proud wife of Wendell and a devoted mother to JahQui, Jahdeja, and Jaheim, who understand her need to be involved and are very proud to support her.
"Onward and Upward Together"
Sis. Shavonna Simpson
Recording Secretary
Sis. Shavonna Simpson is a dedicated trade union leader whose work reflects a clear commitment to placing members at the centre of every decision, action, and outcome. Since entering the Public Service in 2013, she has consistently demonstrated a strong sense of duty to advocacy, fairness, and collective progress.
Her union journey began with her election as Shop Steward for the Department of Economic Development, where she earned the trust of her colleagues through principled representation and effective engagement. Building on that foundation, she has served in several influential roles across the Bermuda Public Services Union, including Secretary of Division 10, General Council Member, and a valued contributor to both the Secretariat Joint Consultative Committee and the Union’s Negotiation Team. Her leadership has also extended to important social and policy areas, serving as Chairperson of the Migrant Workers Committee and Secretary of the Mental Health Campaign Committee. In December 2025, she assumed the role of Interim Recording Secretary on the BPSU Executive Committee.
Sis. Simpson holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from the University of Kent. Her academic background, combined with her professional role as a Senior Regulatory Analyst with the Government of Bermuda, equips her with strong analytical, governance, and policy development skills that directly support her work within the Union.
As Recording Secretary, she plays a critical role in strengthening the Union’s institutional integrity. She is committed to ensuring that records are accurate, decisions are transparent, and members remain informed and connected to the work of their Union. She views this role not simply as administrative, but as foundational to accountability and trust.
Guided by the theme Members at the Heart: Engage, Empower, Evolve, Sis. Simpson prioritizes active listening and meaningful participation, ensuring that members’ voices shape the Union’s direction. She is equally committed to fostering leadership development, recognizing that a strong and sustainable Union depends on creating opportunities for new voices to emerge and thrive. Her approach supports a culture where members are encouraged not only to benefit from the Union, but to actively contribute to its growth and strength.
Sis. Simpson’s leadership is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a forward-looking vision for the labour movement in Bermuda. She believes that when members are informed, supported, and united, the Union is best positioned to respond to challenges, seize opportunities, and evolve with purpose.
Her ongoing service reflects a simple but powerful principle: a stronger Union is built when its members are engaged, empowered, and working together in solidarity.
VACANT
Assistant Recording Secretary
Bro. Kevin Grant
General Secretary
The Union is pleased to report that effective May 12, 2021, Bro. Kevin S. Grant assumed the role of General Secretary.
In 1994, Bro. Grant was elected as Shop Steward for the Department of Planning, where he worked as a Senior Administrative Officer for 27 years, while still serving in various capacities within the BPSU. In 1997, he was selected to participate in BPSU’s Leadership Development Program and served as an Executive on the Youth Committee. In 1999, Bro. Grant was elected the Chair of Division 11. As a part of his on-going development, Bro. Grant attended the New Union Leaders Course at George Meany University of Labor in Baltimore, Maryland in 2000. As a representative of the BPSU, he participated in the prestigious Commonwealth Study Conference in Australia and New Zealand in 2003.
Bro. Grant was elected as 3rd Vice President (2005-2008) and 1st Vice President (2008-2011) before ascending to the post of President (2011-2014).
During his tenure as President, the relationship between the BPSU and the Bermuda Industrial Union was rejuvenated resulting in the BIU joining the Bermuda Trade Union Congress in 2012. As President, he participated in the historic round of negotiations between the Bermuda Government and the BTUC in 2013.
In March 2014 Bro. Grant received his Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, and in October 2016, he was appointed BPSU’s Assistant General Secretary. In 2018, he obtained a certificate in Labour Relations through Queen’s University IRC program, and in June of 2019 he was awarded the designation of Chartered Manager.
Bro. Grant has served on various Government boards and Committees including Immigration Board, Labour Advisory Committee, Joint Grading Panel, GENI Management Committee, Public Service Superannuation Board and the BHB Compensation Governance Committee.
Married to Dorothea and father to one son named Dakai, Bro. Grant is very active in the community having served on the Pembroke Parish Council and in various positions on the North Village Community Club Executive as well as the Treasurer for North Village Community Trust (St. Monica’s Neighborhood Action Group).
Bro. Anil Chatergoon
Treasurer
Bro. Anil Chatergoon is a Ministry Comptroller with the Government of Bermuda, bringing more than 30 years of accounting experience across multiple sectors that include regulation, tourism, natural resources, education, and economic development across a variety of countries.
Prior to his current role, Bro. Chatergoon worked at the University of the West Indies in Barbados. Amongst his many successes, he played an integral role with the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal in presenting the first budget for the Global Campus as well as collaborating with UNESCO on the largest funded project in the Caribbean, that involved five universities.
Earlier in his career, he oversaw the finances of a complex oil and gas operation that generated revenue through a joint venture with a major oil company. His experience also involved utility regulation, specifically in the water, power and telecommunication sectors.
Bro. Chatergoon is actively involved in professional and community organizations. He serves as a Board Member of CPA Bermuda, the Legal Aid Committee, and the Bermuda Society of Arts. He also sits on several key committees, the Finance and Audit Committees of the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU), the Finance Committees of the Bermuda Olympic Association, the Bermuda Football Association, and the Strategy and Governance Committee of CPA Bermuda. In addition, he is the President of the West Indian Association and a resource for Knowledge Quest.
Beyond his professional work, Bro. Chatergoon is active in the performing arts. He directed a play for Famous for 15 Minutes, served as a producer for three productions and written two plays for the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society (BMDS). He was a judge at the BEDC’s Pitch competition and presented at Community and Culture’s Stakeholder Conference.
Bro. Chatergoon obtained an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria supported by a BPSU bursary as well as holding a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy from the University of London. He is professionally qualified with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS).
In April 2021, he was the only professional from Bermuda quoted on financial resilience in ACCA’s Accountancy and Business publication. He continues to expand his expertise through advanced training, including the Executive Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets from Singapore Management University.
His aim for the future is one of vision and transformation, not just transactional outputs.