technical expertise that reside in the private sector and which, at times, pursue efforts that are adversarial to the public interest. As such, he advocated for the development of a capable, ethical and professional Public Service which can hold its own against private sector advocates. Mr Clare holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Belize and a Masters in Professional Accounting from Colorado State University. He is the current Director of the Belize Financial Intelligence Unit, having assumed this position immediately upon his retirement as Commissioner of Income Tax in September 2016. Mr Kent Clare is awarded the COTA Appreciation Award for his dedication, invaluable service and contribution in the area of tax administration in the Caribbean Community. St Kitts and Nevis 24 July 2017
technical expertise that reside in the private sector and which, at times, pursue efforts that are adversarial to the public interest. As such, he advocated for the development of a capable, ethical and professional Public Service which can hold its own against private sector advocates. Mr Clare holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Belize and a Masters in Professional Accounting from Colorado State University. He is the current Director of the Belize Financial Intelligence Unit, having assumed this position immediately upon his retirement as Commissioner of Income Tax in September 2016. Mr Kent Clare is awarded the COTA Appreciation Award for his dedication, invaluable service and contribution in the area of tax administration in the Caribbean Community. St Kitts and Nevis 24 July 2017