Mr. Donald Hinds
Deputy Food Storage Officer

Mr. Hinds assumed the role of Deputy Food Storage Officer in April 2007 where he oversees operations for all FSPID laboratory services and the Inspectorate and Disinfestation Unit. His 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
• Chairman of CARICOM Sub-committee for bottled 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