Mr. Donald Hinds
Senior Food Storage Scientist, Microbiology Unit

Mr. Hinds’ tenure at the FSPID began in 1987 and he was instrumental in establishing the Microbiology Laboratory. This is the only Government laboratory that analyses imported food.

Education

• Masters in Public Health (UWI)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) (UWI)
• Diploma in Microbiology (CASMET)
• Diploma in Medical Technology (CASMET)
• Diploma in Management Studies (UWI)
• Certificate in HACCP (Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 2000)

Outstanding Achievements

• Chairman of the committee that develop coconut water standards
• Long service award - Jamaica Civil Service (1997)

Hobbies/Involvement in Civic & Public Affairs

• Scrabble, fishing, farming
• Distinguished secretary - Kiwanis Club of Liguanea
• Church leader - North Street SDA Church