Kevin A. Hunte
St. George
Summary
Highly committed, diligent, and self-motivated Attorney-at-Law with over 25 years of diverse professional experience. Adds value to teams and organizations through a strong team player mindset, visionary thinking, and strategic approach. Skilled in legal private practice, the public sector, and leading teams of all sizes. Holds unwavering dedication to integrity, service, people development, and excellence. Demonstrates excellent writing skills through the preparation of various documents such as research papers, Cabinet papers, project proposals, policies and procedures, legal opinions, reports, ministerial speeches, and other publications. Exceptional communication skills working with government Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, high-level executives, high net worth individuals, international consultants, private sector organizations and more. Experienced in designing, presenting, and facilitating conferences and consultations with targeted outcomes. Proven ability to work efficiently on challenging projects and deliver results at a fast pace.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Secretary (acting)
Ministry of Energy and Business
- The Accounting and 'Chief Executive Officer' of the Ministry of Energy and Business
- This includes the management of 21 Sections and Departments inclusive of State-owned Enterprises
- The Ministry's representative on four executive boards of state owned enterprises
- Supervises 21 Managers/Heads of Departments/Sections with a view to the implementation of the Ministry's strategic Plan
- Responsible for all Cabinet Papers submitted to the Minister for onward consideration of the cabinet of Barbados
- Represent the Ministry and by extension the Government of Barbados at various local, regional and international fora
- Responsible for contractual negotiations and cooperation agreements between the Ministry and local, regional and international entities
- Provides advice to the Minister, Prime Minister and Cabinet of Barbados relative to matters under the purview of the Ministry
- Engages with the Small Business Sector including BSOs to develop the Small Business Sector in Barbados
Director, International Business Unit
Ministry of Energy and Business
- Deconstructed and reconstructed the Department to make it fit for purpose particularly in being able to function under increasingly international regulatory pressure
- This included a re-design of the organizational chart, a review and revision of the job descriptions and functions, securing an increase in staff for the establishment and implementation of a new section of the Department
- Advisory role in and lead technical in the abolition of the International Business regime and framework implementation of the Global Business model in partnership with entities such as the Barbados Revenue Authority, BIBA, Invest Barbados, Central Bank and the FSC
- Represented the Government at the OECD and Inclusive Framework Bodies
- Technical Focal point for negotiation with the European Union and Barbados in relation to Good Tax Governance matters
- Development of the Economic Substance legislative framework regime
- Collaborated with Invest Barbados in road shows promoting investment opportunities in Barbados
- Was a member of the 2019/2020 ease of business and product development working group
Director, International Business Unit
Ministry of Energy and Business
- Lead Coordinator of the special assignment Task Force whose task it was to review and assess the Global Business environment in Barbados and to make recommendations of both its sustainability and expansion
- Lead coordinator for the first international Global Business Review Retreat designed to assess Barbados corporate vehicle offerings with a view to designing their enhancement and the submission of recommendations for new product offerings
- Lead negotiator for Double Taxation Treaties and Bi-lateral Investment treaties
- Ministry representative at many conferences nationally, regionally and internationally
- Financial management of the budget of the International Business Unit
- Preparation of Annual Reports both for local Government requirements and international regulatory bodies
- Identification and mentorship of future leaders
Deputy Registrar
Court of Appeal Supreme Court Registry
- Supervision and management of the Court of Appeal, Caribbean Court of Justice Registries and various Magistrates Courts
- Execute judicial functions in the Registrar's Court
- Management of 30 plus staff
Deputy Registrar
Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office
- Responsibility of the Copyright Division and later the Companies Registry
- Analysis of financial statements & corporate documents for financial flows
- Writing of legal opinions
- Implementation of first partial corporate digital registry
- Management and Leadership of over 30 staff
- Represented the Government at numerous conferences and events locally, regionally and internationally
- Represented the Government at numerous WIPO General Assemblies in Geneva and other regional WIPO Conferences
- Conducted local workshops and seminars educating small business owners as to the value of Intellectual Property
Principal & Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law in private practice
- Establishment of legal practice, experience in trademarks and patents, contracts, legal advice to small business owners in business establishments, conveyances and mortgages, family law inclusive of Child Care Board matters, wills and estates, civil litigation, personal injuries, alternative dispute resolution, etc; incorporation of companies, etc
Associate Pastor
01.2003 - Current
Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law
01.2004 - 01.2011
Associate Attorney-at-Law
01.2001 - 01.2004
Junior Attorney-at-Law
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
05-1999
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus05-1997
Associate Degree - History, English and Law
Barbados Community College
Certification - Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution Center
Barbados 01-2009
Skills
- Data Research
- Strategic Analysis
- Report writing
- Preparation of Papers
- Legal Opinions
- Project Management
- Implementation
- Development of compliance regimes
- Training
- Facilitating
- Speech Writing
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
- Effective Networking Skills
Websites
Organizational Activity
- Parent - Class Representative at primary and secondary schools
- President and Vice President of Parent Teachers Associations
- Member-at-large of both the Regional and Local executive body of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies International Inc
- General Youth Director for the region Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies International Inc
- Youth Mentor
- Certified Counsellor, Advanced Certificate in Holistic Counselling (2015)
Moderator Presenter Panelist
Various business conferences with organizations such as BIBA and ICAB.
Professional References
- Mrs. Henrietta Bourne-Forde, Chief Legal Officer, National Housing Corporation, henrietta.bourne-forde@barbados.gov.bb
- Madame Justice Mrs. Barbara Cooke-Alleyne, Judge of the High Court (ag), 3 Ragged Point, St. Philip, BB, 246 253-3184
Personal Information
Title: Attorney-at-Law
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Music
- Youth Development
- Technology
- Reading
Other Roles
- Associate Pastor, Abundant Life Assembly, 01/01/03 - present
- Principal & Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law, Establishment of legal practice, experience in trademarks and patents, contracts, legal advice to small business owners in business establishments, conveyances and mortgages, family law inclusive of Child Care Board matters, wills and estates, civil litigation, personal injuries, alternative dispute resolution, etc; incorporation of companies, etc.
- Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law, Hebron Law Chambers, 01/01/04 - 12/31/11
- Associate Attorney-at-Law, Isada Chambers, 01/01/01 - 12/31/04
- Junior Attorney-at-Law, Seneca Chambers, 01/01/99 - 12/31/01
Timeline
Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law
01.2004 - 01.2011
Associate Pastor
01.2003 - Current
Associate Attorney-at-Law
01.2001 - 01.2004
Junior Attorney-at-Law
01.1999 - 01.2001
Permanent Secretary (acting)
Ministry of Energy and Business
Director, International Business Unit
Ministry of Energy and Business
Director, International Business Unit
Ministry of Energy and Business
Deputy Registrar
Court of Appeal Supreme Court Registry
Deputy Registrar
Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office
Principal & Co-Principal Attorney-at-Law in private practice
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of The West Indies
Associate Degree - History, English and Law
Barbados Community College
Certification - Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution Center
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