The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has announced the retirement of its longest-serving employee, Claudette Martin-Ladoo, bringing to a close a remarkable 46-year career with the public utilities body.
According to Antigua News Room, APUA marked the occasion with a formal statement celebrating the milestone. "Today, we proudly celebrate an extraordinary milestone at APUA," the statement read. "After an incredible 46 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Claudette Martin Ladoo officially retires as our longest serving employee."
Martin-Ladoo began her career at APUA in 1979, joining the Billing Department — now known as the Data Processing Department. Over the course of nearly five decades, she rose to the position of Accounts Receivable Controller, becoming what the authority described as "a pillar of commitment, excellence, and professionalism."
APUA noted that her tenure bridged the organisation's formative years and its present-day operations, leaving a lasting impression on multiple generations of staff. "Her journey spans the early, formative years of APUA to the organisation we are today. Along the way, she has inspired generations with her warmth, humility, and unwavering dedication," the statement said.
Reflecting on her broader legacy, APUA stated that "Mrs. Ladoo's legacy reminds us that true greatness is built over time, through consistency, pride, and a genuine passion for service."
The authority extended its gratitude and well wishes as she enters retirement. "On behalf of the entire APUA family, we thank you for 46 remarkable years and wish you a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement."
Martin-Ladoo's service with APUA officially concluded on April 20, 2026.
